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According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on October 12 that a second supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz this evening. The vessel carrying crude oil experienced an explosion and fire in its engine room after triggering the mine in the southern waters of the strait. The IRGC statement indicated the tanker had violated navigation regulations by disabling all navigation systems and entering unauthorized shipping lanes. This marks the third such incid

According to Financial Times citing Morgan Stanley data, global AI-related debt issuance fell to $23 billion in September, down nearly 80% from $113 billion in June. U.S. investment-grade AI-related bond issuance halted entirely in September after major tech companies borrowed approximately $306 billion between January and August. Higher interest rates and growing scrutiny of data center economics have complicated new financing. Oracle's Project Jupiter loans exemplify mounting pressure in AI cr

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is preparing to launch negotiations on EU accession chapters, with a target to open all remaining chapter groups by the end of 2026.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he held detailed discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on defense support. Ukraine has received €1.24 billion in defense assistance from the EU, with von der Leyen confirming approximately €3 billion in additional military aid to be disbursed as early as next week. Both teams will conduct further discussions on coordinated action.

According to the Financial Times and European officials, the Trump administration threatened this past weekend to halt the weapons purchase mechanism for Ukraine as leverage to pressure Kyiv to stop deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. U.S. officials lobbied European governments and Kyiv officials to prevent attacks on Russian refineries; European officials either received calls from U.S. counterparts or were briefed on discussions over the weekend.

According to the US Treasury, OFAC issued General License 135 on October 9, authorizing Russian diesel imports through April 7, 2027. The same day, President Trump announced Russia would supply over 300,000 tons immediately, then 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons after. On October 10, Russia partially lifted its export ban, allowing 500,000 tonnes to market. However, at the EIA four-week distillate consumption rate of 3.769 million barrels per day, the initial 300,000-ton tranche equal

Economists forecast that U.S. headline CPI will reach 3.7% in September, with the report due October 14, up from August's 3.4%, as energy costs drive inflation higher. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, is projected at 2.5%. The Federal Reserve will decide on interest rates October 28, with markets currently expecting rates to remain unchanged after a 25 basis point hike in September brought the target range to 3.75%-4.00%. Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel has become a major i

According to the International Monetary Fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, more than 50% of tokenized equity trading occurs outside regular U.S. market hours, with about 80% of trades involving less than one full share, indicating strong retail demand for fractional ownership. The IMF studied five major tokenized U.S. equities—including tokens tracking Tesla, Nvidia, and the S&P 500—and found that while onchain prices carry real information, tokenized stocks are approximately 1.5 t

According to SEC filings, MicroStrategy purchased 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million between September 28 and October 4, bringing its total holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC. The purchase was disclosed in an October 5 8-K form filing. CEO Michael Saylor hinted at additional Bitcoin acquisitions in a post on X, stating "There's always room for more," though official notifications on further purchases may not come until after Monday due to the Columbus Day holiday. During the same period, the company als

The CFTC issued two measures on Friday: a proposed rule expanding the definition of "swap" to include event contracts tied to sports, politics, cultural events and weather, and an interim final rule excluding casino-style gambling products such as sportsbooks and casino games. Chairman Michael Selig said event contracts are "commodity derivatives squarely within the CFTC's regulatory remit" under its exclusive jurisdiction, while "casino-style gambling products are not derivatives." The rules fo

At a technology forum in Turin on October 9, Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky revealed that the fintech is developing proprietary AI models using data from 30–40 million daily transactions. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Storonsky outlined plans to build a global technology company capable of competing with major American tech firms and expressed a preference for a primary U.S. stock-market listing if Revolut eventually goes public. The company's valuation reached $115 billion through a secondary share sale

On October 11, President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social, declaring both nations had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that Kyiv had not been informed of any agreement and would only consider halting attacks on Russian refineries if Moscow also stopped targeting Ukrainian power plants. The announcement follows a separate U.S. arrangement involving up to 1

According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index closed 0.2% lower on Saturday following a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Qatar's benchmark fell 1.5% to its lowest level since May 2020, while Egypt's EGX30 index declined 2%. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the strike. A second incident on Sunday saw an unidentified projectile strike the airport's Terminal 4, sparking a fire

According to a Washington Post investigation on October 11, American companies including DoorDash and Airbnb are using AI models developed by China's Moonshot AI, revealing a contradiction in Washington's efforts to limit China's access to advanced technology. Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 attracts corporate users seeking lower-cost automation and customizable solutions without relying on expensive proprietary American services. The trend adds pricing pressure on OpenAI, Anthropic and other U.S. AI deve

According to Bank of America Chief Equity Strategist Michael Hartnett, U.S. stocks could face a correction exceeding 10% if Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress in next month's midterm elections. Hartnett cited prediction market data showing Democrats' probability of gaining control of both the House and Senate has risen to 64%, up from under 50% a month ago. The strategist warned that Democratic control could shift U.S. policy from "populist capitalism" to "populist socialism," potentially

According to Turkey's Foreign Ministry statement issued on October 11, Turkey condemned Yemen's Houthi militants for launching an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The statement said attacks deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians clearly violate international law and humanitarian principles. Turkey called for an immediate halt to actions threatening regional security and stability, and reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia's sov

According to its announcement on October 3, Amazon said it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating data center projects with local governments. The move follows a similar decision by Microsoft earlier in 2026 to end the use of NDAs in local government discussions.

On October 10, the account known as CyberLeek threatened to release the complete Grand Theft Auto 6 build, including full story mode and ending credits, if the Solana-based CYBERLEEK token reaches a $30 million market capitalization. The leaker also published approximately 25 minutes of previously unseen GTA 6 gameplay footage earlier this week, featuring protagonist Jason and scenes from debug mode. CyberLeek simultaneously offered Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive an alternative: produce

According to India's embassy in Riyadh, an Indian national died today after being injured in an attack in Saudi Arabia's capital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 11 that Russia launched over 200 attacks on Ukraine's power generation and transmission infrastructure during the past week.