Uranium prices have surged approximately 760% since hitting a low in 2020, driven in part by increased demand linked to artificial intelligence. Companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy to power AI and data centers.

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, leads all major ETFs in weekly inflows, BBG reports.

Santiment reports DeFi projects experienced peak developer activity over the past 30 days, highlighting increased focus and innovation within the sector.

Federal Reserve officials indicated at the recent FOMC meeting that most members believe further tightening of monetary policy is appropriate this year, citing persistent inflation as the main risk.

Russian Central Bank acknowledges government violated minority shareholders' rights during Yuzhuralzoloto asset seizure, sources say; Central Bank demanded Federal Agency for State Property Management to make an offer to minority shareholders.

The Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX) declined more than 4%, falling below 2,550 points. The Russian Government Bond Index (RGBI) also dropped below 114.

Kazakhstan authorities have shut down 130 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms as part of intensified efforts to regulate digital asset operations in the country. Further details available in a recent report.

Gold futures hit new record highs; silver consolidates at 14-year peaks; platinum reaches 12-year highs; palladium ascends to 2-year maximum.

Lightspark CEO and former PayPal President David Marcus says Bitcoin remains "seriously undervalued" relative to gold and forecasts it will eventually surpass gold's market size. VanEck Digital Assets Research Head Matthew Sigel expects that after the 2028 halving, Bitcoin's market cap could reach half that of gold, equating to approximately $644,000 per BTC, with half of gold's value linked to its role as a store of value.

Tesla unveils redesigned, lower-cost Model Y with starting price of $37,000; further information available at Tesla's website.

Israel has initiated preparations for the first phase of a plan to address issues in the Gaza Strip, proposed by former President Trump. On October 3, Hamas stated it is prepared to release all prisoners in accordance with the plan and has agreed to transfer control of the Gaza Strip to an independent authority comprised of Palestinian technocrats.

Russia's deposit base expands despite declining yields, according to Kommersant.

Russia's forecast for average rate in 2026 is expected to be between 12% and 13%, according to Zabotkin via RBC.

Johnson & Johnson reports record milestone.

European Parliament Advocates Accelerated Shift Away From Russian Oil and Gas, RTRS Reports

Jefferies downgrades Apple to underperform.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns of a bubble in the artificial intelligence sector. Despite concerns, he believes society stands to gain significant benefits from the technology.

Fox News reports P. Diddy, presently detained in Brooklyn, has collaborated with Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui to develop an AI platform aimed at supporting youth. Fellow inmates plan to deploy the platform following their release.

European Parliament to vote on two no-confidence motions against European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen on October 9, marking a historic moment.

India considers initiating mineral mining operations in Mongolia with potential export via Russia, as Mongolia and India gear up to sign a memorandum of understanding on geology and exploration collaboration, according to Mongolian reports.

Nomura plans to acquire a license in Japan to provide cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients.

The United States plans to supply Ukraine with new intelligence to facilitate longer-range strikes on Russian territory, sources say. Meanwhile, the UK is already aiding Ukraine in planning and executing deep strikes into Russia.

European officials plan to lift sanctions on assets associated with Oleg Deripaska to compensate Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International for losses related to Russia, according to the Financial Times. The European Union intends to transfer approximately €2 billion in assets to Raiffeisen Bank as part of the settlement.

AHEAD: US ADP Nonfarm Employment Change for July due at 3:15 PM MSK.

Authorities approve dividend allocations from RusHydro for investments, according to Tsivilev.

Russia aims to boost gas deliveries to China from Arctic LNG-2 and Sakhalin-2 projects, according to Tsivilev.

Cocoa bean prices hit lowest levels since November 2024.

India's central bank keeps interest rate at 5.5%, in line with prior and expected levels.

Thumzup Media, supported by Donald Trump Jr., plans to expand its Dogecoin mining capacity following a $2.5 million investment in DogeHash Technologies. The funding aims to enhance the company's cryptocurrency mining operations. (Source: PR Newswire)

India's Russian oil imports declined in September amid diplomatic negotiations in the U.S., though supply levels remain elevated, Bloomberg reports.

OPEC+ JMMC to convene today to review oil market conditions; meetings held bi-monthly. Full OPEC+ gathering scheduled for October 5 to determine November oil output plan.

Russian firm Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC) is in negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in UGK from Rosimushchestvo, according to reports from Izvestia. The transaction is valued between 50 billion and 100 billion rubles.

U.S. War Secretary Hegset emphasizes urgency at generals' assembly, stating, "America needs to become stronger and as soon as possible. There's no time for games; we must be ready." Trump's address also expected.

Russia anticipated to reduce state support for viticulture and winemaking by 7.7% in 2026, Interfax reports.

European Commission planning to propose 'reparation loan' to Kyiv backed by Russian assets, spokesperson Balazs Ujvari says during Brussels briefing; no asset confiscation involved. More details at report.

Sweden exploring potential development of nuclear weapons, reports Time.

President Trump announces productive talks with China's Xi, signs executive order on TikTok; Oracle and DELL reportedly involved in TikTok deal, sources say.

European Union to impose 25-50% tariffs on Chinese steel imports in coming weeks, Handelsblatt reports.

Russia, U.S. to Hold Third Round of Talks on Bilateral Relations This Fall MOSCOW—Officials from Russia and the United States are scheduled to convene a third round of talks this autumn to address issues affecting bilateral relations, TASS reported. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, indicated there was mutual interest in advancing projects aligned with both nations’ interests.

Grayscale Research suggests potential for an "alt season" to commence in Q3 2025, aligning with Coinbase's earlier forecast for an altcoin rally during the same period.

U.S. postpones sanctions on Serbia's NIS until after October 8-9 talks between Trump and Vučić, RTVS reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend G20 summit in South Africa this November, according to Russian G20 sherpa Svetlana Lukash in an interview with RIA Novosti. Read more

Gold jewelry sales in India are expected to decline during the upcoming festive season due to elevated gold prices, according to BBG.

US Dollar Index (DXY) may have formed a double bottom, potentially signaling a warning for the gold market.

Russia's Ministry of Finance plans to increase the preferential insurance contribution rate for the IT sector to 15% from 7.6%, according to Vedomosti.

Turkish Airlines to purchase 50 Boeing aircraft, expanding fleet and aviation capabilities.

The U.S., under former President Trump, is proposing a new plan to restrict chip imports, according to WSJ. The administration plans to implement tariffs on companies that do not meet a 1:1 production ratio between domestic and foreign outputs, with the goal of aligning domestic production with imports.

SHANGHAI—The international operations center for China's digital yuan has launched in Shanghai. "The launch of the center is a significant step in the development of the digital yuan, which will contribute to strengthening China's influence in the global financial system," Xinhua reported. China has previously indicated plans to accelerate the internationalization of the yuan amid increasing global trade tensions.

Turkey and the U.S. sign memorandum of cooperation in nuclear energy, says Turkey's Minister of Energy.

European Union plans to impose tariffs between 25% and 50% on Chinese steel and related products, Handelsblatt reports.