Russia's oil revenues in September fell by 20% compared to last year, amounting to 483. 5 billion rubles. This is due to falling world oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Shares of Barry Callebaut rose 8. 2% in early trading in Zurich following reports of privatization talks. The main shareholder, the Jacobs family, was considering such a possibility, consulting with CVC Capital Partners Plc.
The MSCI Global Gold Equities Index rose 135% over the year, while semiconductor manufacturers' stocks increased by only 40%. Gold prices rose by 45% and reached new historical highs, attracting investors as a "safe haven" amid global uncertainty.
A Rolex Oyster watch, which belonged to the first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva. It is expected to sell for over $1.3 million.
The head of the UK Space Command reported that Russia attempts to jam the country's military satellites weekly. In response to growing international tensions, the UK and the US conducted their first coordinated satellite maneuver in space.
The European Union plans to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%, which will align the tariff percentage with the US level. This decision aims to minimize the risk of trade diversion and counter steel overproduction from China.
OpenAI has become the world's largest startup after a deal that allowed employees to sell shares at a $500 billion valuation. This elevates OpenAI above SpaceX and coincides with negotiations to become a commercial company.
Russia is developing a plan to nationalize and quickly sell off foreign assets if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian funds. The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree allowing the express sale of state assets in response to "unfriendly" actions by foreign states.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
European gas storage facilities are more than 82% full after an active summer campaign, ensuring "calm markets" for the heating season. Analysts expect global gas supplies to exceed demand by 2026, which will facilitate future stock accumulation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that European taxpayers should not pay for Russia's war. She proposed seizing 140 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war efforts.
Deliveries of Russian oil to India decreased in September amid negotiations with the US, amounting to 1. 61 million barrels per day. This is 16% lower than last year's figures, although Russian oil still accounts for about a third of India's total imports.
The value of new home sales from China's top 100 real estate companies rose 0. 4% year-on-year to 252.8 billion yuan in September. This marks a significant improvement compared to the 17.6% decline in August, indicating a potential market stabilization.
EU leaders will discuss new defense initiatives in Copenhagen this week. Key among them are a "drone wall" and a European air defense shield, which are intended to strengthen the continent's defense in the face of Russian airspace violations.
Gold prices rose to an all-time high due to the threat of a possible US government shutdown, which complicates the forecasting of the Fed's monetary policy. The value of bullion reached $3,839.52 per ounce, and the world's largest gold producers announced personnel changes.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court against Russian businessman Sergey Kabargin, whose companies cooperate with Rosatom in the construction of nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to support his initiative to abolish automatic birthright citizenship. This challenges the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which grants citizenship to almost everyone born on US territory.
Due to Russian airstrikes on Naftogaz facilities, Ukraine will import 5. 8 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. This covers slightly less than half of the 13.2 billion cubic meters needed for the heating season.
The European Union has launched an anti-dumping investigation into urea imports from Russia. EU fertilizer producers claim that Russian exporters benefit from artificially low gas prices, allowing them to dump products and undercut competitors.
Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
The European Union is developing a scheme to provide Ukraine with new loans totaling 140 billion euros, using frozen assets of the Russian central bank. The bloc hopes to conclude a loan agreement by the end of the year to start disbursing funds to Ukraine in 2026.
The US Cybersecurity Agency issued a directive to address vulnerabilities after ArcaneDoor hackers breached Cisco Systems Inc. devices. This attack, ongoing since 2024, affected critical infrastructure, but the scale and victims remain unknown.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
Diplomats from Great Britain, France, and Germany warned the Kremlin that NATO is ready to respond to airspace violations, including by shooting down Russian planes. This happened after three MiG-31 fighters intruded over Estonia.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held meetings with the heads of BlackRock, Citadel, and Pfizer in New York during the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the talks was to discuss economic and investment cooperation between the countries.
The Slovenian government has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country over accusations of war crimes. This move is part of Slovenia's pressure on Israel over military actions in Gaza.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
Turkey has deployed an advanced AWACS radar aircraft to Lithuania to bolster defenses in the Baltic region following Russian airspace violations. The mission will last until Thursday, with the aircraft capable of detecting low-flying objects.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that the military component of security guarantees for Ukraine is almost ready. The main structure has already been formed, and work on the political component will begin after the war ends.
