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On Friday, US stock indices continued to rise: the S&P 500 rose by 0. 4%, the Dow Jones by 338 points, and the Nasdaq by 0.2%. Investors are positive about shares of artificial intelligence and energy sector companies, despite delays in the release of the employment report due to the government shutdown.
Denmark has received a new assessment of the hybrid threat, where the Director of the Defence Intelligence Service, Thomas Aarenkiel, stated a high risk of sabotage from Russia. The aggressor country's warships, passing through Danish straits, jammed GPS and created significant interference.
Beijing is forming new frameworks regarding equipment from Ericsson and Nokia in its telecommunications networks. Contracts of the Swedish company Ericsson and Finnish Nokia must be submitted for review to the Cyberspace Administration of China.
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.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 31% and 0.32% respectively, after falling for the previous three sessions. The increase is due to the potential tightening of sanctions on Russian oil and WTI approaching the $60 support level.
As a result of strikes on Russian oil refineries last month, fuel production decreased by one million tons, and the deficit reached 20% of domestic needs.
Russia has modified its missiles to bypass Ukrainian air defense, as evidenced by months of devastating airstrikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 37% of ballistic missiles in July, but this figure dropped to 6% in September.
US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in four weeks, where soybeans will be the main topic of discussion.
The US federal government has shut down due to funding disagreements, for the first time since 2019. This could lead to the US being unable to react quickly to foreign policy challenges and will negatively affect the economy.
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.
Chinese banks and investors are refusing to cooperate with Russian companies such as Rosatom and Gazprom due to fears of secondary sanctions. Russia's plans to raise financing on the Chinese bond market have proven futile.
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.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 28 and 26 cents respectively after two days of declines. Investors are assessing OPEC+'s plans to increase production and the consequences of the US government shutdown.
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.
A former aide to a politician from the far-right AfD party has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for spying for China. He spied on Chinese dissidents and passed information from the European Parliament to Chinese intelligence.
Starting November 1, China's Qingdao port is implementing new rules for oil tankers, banning vessels over 31 years old and those with invalid certificates. These restrictions follow US sanctions against oil carrier Qingdao Port Haiye Dongjiakou Oil for transporting Iranian oil.
The price of gold reached $3,800 per ounce, which was previously forecast for the end of 2025. This increase reflects global distrust and preparation for worse economic scenarios.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
Chinese scientists have successfully created a stationary magnetic field with a strength of 351,000 gauss, setting a new world record. This breakthrough opens up new opportunities for the commercialization of scientific instruments and the development of technologies in thermonuclear energy and other fields.
New Volvo electric vehicles, including the mid-size EX60 electric SUV, will be equipped with advanced battery technologies available outside of China. The EX60, due out next year, will have battery options with two different chemical compositions and will use prismatic cells.
Gold prices reached $3800 per ounce due to fears of a US government shutdown and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed. Silver and platinum also saw significant gains, supported by a weakening dollar.
In Guizhou province, the world's highest bridge was opened, spanning the Huajiang Gorge 625 meters above the Beipanjiang River. It cuts travel time from two hours to two minutes, being almost nine times higher than the Golden Gate Bridge.
International sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine have significantly weakened Moscow's position in Latin America. Military-technical cooperation has sharply declined, while Iran and China have intensified their influence in the region.
The UN Security Council reimposed an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on September 27. The decision was initiated by Great Britain, France, and Germany due to accusations against Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO and EU countries, but NATO threatens all of Eurasia. He also spoke in favor of reforming the UN Security Council and condemned the Hamas attack on Israel.
The American military has fallen short of its goals for deploying thousands of advanced drones, encountering difficulties in utilizing these systems. The Pentagon is transferring efforts to a new, secretive military group to accelerate the plan's implementation.
UN sanctions against Iran are set to be reinstated on Saturday, after a resolution by Russia and China to postpone them failed. This decision by Western powers is likely to escalate tensions with Tehran.
Unknown drones have been detected over Schleswig-Holstein, posing new challenges for NATO. According to Andriy Kovalenko, the Ukrainian army is the only one in Europe that can teach the Alliance how to counter this threat.
Russia is transferring technology, combat experience, and military equipment for airborne units to China. This could enhance Beijing's ability to launch a rapid assault on Taiwan, according to documents analyzed by The Washington Post.