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According to Jin10, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on October 18 that Ukraine's attacks on Russia, including a large-scale strike on Saint Petersburg, cannot alter the trajectory of events. Peskov stated that Ukraine is in its death throes and attempting to resist, but Russia continues to respond systematically and at scale, with offensive operations ongoing and yielding results.

According to Guru Club, Brent crude oil futures fell $1 to $108.86 per barrel on October 19.

According to Guru Club, spot gold broke through $4,170 per ounce on October 19, gaining 0.12% during intraday trading.

According to CCTV, on October 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. President Trump's envoys Keith Wittkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss outcomes from a recent Ukrainian-American team meeting in Florida and next diplomatic steps. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine continues briefing partners on military situations and air defense needs, noting that the U.S. position is crucial to the ongoing process. Ukraine said it will maintain a constructive approach to advance diplomatic

According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak on October 18, Russian diesel fuel will enter the US market within 15-20 days following contract signature. The US Department of Energy has already identified the companies that will serve as counterparties and buyers, Novak said. Negotiations on commercial terms are currently underway, with delivery to begin once contracts are finalized.

On October 17, France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium and other European countries staged demonstrations protesting high living costs, insufficient public services, education shortages and government austerity measures. Protests in parts of France and Italy escalated into severe riots, resulting in injuries and damage to public infrastructure. French authorities arrested over 2,000 people during the unrest.

According to Digital Asset, South Korean stock-linked perpetual futures declined significantly in overnight trading through October 19. EWY, which tracks large-cap Korean stocks including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, fell 3.90-4.05% from October 16 at 4 PM to October 19 at 7 AM, trading on Binance and Hyperliquid. SK Hynix dropped 5.56-5.63% across both exchanges, while Samsung Electronics declined 4.30-4.34%.

According to Iraqi Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Hussein, on October 18, Iraq is facilitating communication between Iran and Gulf states to promote talks in Baghdad. The announcement came after the 52nd session of the Islamic Cooperation Organization's foreign ministers council concluded in Baghdad, with member states adopting the Baghdad Declaration.

On October 18, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violent incidents that occurred across multiple areas of France on October 17 during a televised address. He emphasized that no justification could excuse such behavior and called for distinguishing between legitimate grievances and violence. Macron stated authorities would pursue legal action against those responsible. He attributed the protests to public concerns over cost of living and fuel prices. The president announced a visit to Gu

According to CCTV, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a public letter to Israeli citizens on October 18, throwing his full support behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection bid. Trump reiterated that Iran has long chanted 'Death to Israel, death to America,' and stated that Iran has faced systematic military and economic strikes. He warned that if Iran does not swiftly change course, the U.S. will move quickly to complete related actions.

According to Abacus Data poll released on Saturday, 68% of Alberta residents support staying in Canada, up from 64% last month, ahead of a referendum on whether to initiate legal proceedings for separation. Support for launching the separation process held steady at 24%, while undecided voters or those not planning to vote dropped to 8% from 12%.

According to Gate data, U.S. stock index futures opened steady on Monday, October 20.

The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 19, with National Bureau of Statistics Vice Director Mao Shengyong introducing China's economic performance for the first three quarters of 2026 and taking questions from reporters.

According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, reported by CCTV News, a vessel hit a mine south of the Strait of Hormuz early on October 19, triggering an explosion and fire in its engine room. The Iranian military emphasized that any ship navigating the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf with disabled navigation and identification systems will face severe penalties.

According to Russian officials, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted St. Petersburg's oil dock and logistics hub on October 19, causing a fire at both facilities. St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov reported 1 person killed and 5 wounded in the attacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian energy infrastructure also came under attack, with the country reporting power outages in multiple regions.

WTI crude and Brent crude opened 0.4% lower on Monday (Oct 18), trading at $98.54 per barrel and $106.93 per barrel respectively.

European natural gas prices surged 2% at opening on October 18 amid escalating tensions in Ukraine. The price movement reflects rising concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to the regional conflict.

Spot gold fell over $10 on Monday's opening before paring losses, now trading at $4,161 per ounce.

According to Circle Chief Commercial Officer Kash Razzaghi in a blog post on October 16, USDC retained just 7 cents in net profit per dollar of revenue during the first half of 2026. Circle reported H1 revenues and reserve income of approximately $1.4 billion, with $819 million allocated to distribution partners and transaction costs. The company said the low retention rate demonstrates model sustainability, arguing that competitors' higher distribution cuts indicate reduced infrastructure inves

According to CME's "Fed Watch" tool, as of October 19, the Federal Reserve has an 83.9% probability of maintaining rates through October, with a 16.1% chance of a 25-basis-point rate hike. For December, the probability of holding rates drops to 8.2%, while a 25-basis-point hike carries a 77.3% probability and a 50-basis-point increase has a 14.5% chance.