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According to Yonhapinfomax, OPEC+ decided to maintain production targets through November during a video conference on October 4. Seven member states including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman participated in the meeting. The group's next conference is scheduled for November 1.

According to JPMorgan strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, the November midterm elections will have more complex market implications than the 2024 presidential race, requiring investors to reassess sector prospects based on three potential outcomes. In a scenario of congressional deadlock, defensive healthcare and select tech stocks benefit. If Democrats sweep in a "blue wave," healthcare and clean energy gain. Should Republicans maintain control of both chambers, AI infrastructure and traditional e

According to Cointelegraph, Trump is expected to nominate former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as AI czar. Meanwhile, veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts that if Bitcoin holds key support levels, the peak for this cycle could potentially reach $600,000.

Jacob Ackerman, a former researcher at Anthropic, will testify on Monday (October 5) before New York City Council alongside representatives from major AI companies including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta, according to Guru Club. The hearing focuses on establishing safety safeguards for AI technology. Ackerman, who left Anthropic last month, has warned that artificial intelligence could become too powerful for humans to control. He previously criticized the "race" to develop increasingly po

According to Iran's presidential office on Oct 4, oil minister Paknejad resigned and President Pezeshkian appointed National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) CEO Hamid Borde as acting oil minister.

According to Bitcoin.com News, on October 2, SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the agency will introduce additional crypto regulations and digital securities frameworks to ensure digital asset markets remain in the United States. Atkins stated the SEC's crypto asset custody regulation framework aims to modernize 1940s rules for traditional asset custody. The framework is part of the SEC's comprehensive crypto regulatory system launched in 2025, which also includes Regulation Crypto Assets and a fi

According to CME FedWatch, on October 5, the market priced a 77.9% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged at its October decision, with a 22.1% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike. For December, the probability of holding rates steady stands at 11.4%, while expectations for cumulative hikes are 62.3% for 25 basis points, 24.3% for 50 basis points, and 2.1% for 75 basis points.

According to Guru Club, U.S. Senate Republicans formally introduced cryptocurrency tax legislation on October 1. The proposal marks an official legislative effort by the Republican caucus to establish tax framework for digital asset transactions.

According to South Korean financial sector reports, major banks continued selling physical gold bars at approximately 300 billion Korean won monthly from August through September 2026, about four times the 2022–2024 monthly average of 8.5 billion won. The five largest banks—KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank, NH Nonghyup Bank, and Hana Bank—expanded product offerings and sales channels to meet persistent demand despite falling gold prices. Customers seized lower prices to build positions,

According to Bank of America, strategist Michael Hartnett warned this week that the S&P 500's divergence mirrors pre-2000 dot-com bubble patterns, with artificial intelligence stocks driving gains while 400 components trade below their 50-day moving average. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5.33%, marking a 24-year high. Hartnett recommends investors begin positioning in long-duration bonds, noting that extreme pessimism in the debt market may create a long-term buying opportunity. Bof

According to CEO Jo Hong-rae of Quarterback Asset Management, investors should pursue simultaneous allocation to both Korean and U.S. markets rather than choosing between them. In a recent interview with Kookmin Ilbo, Jo noted that while the Korean market (KOSPI) has declined over 25% from its June peak, the U.S. market has maintained strength, with the Nasdaq reaching all-time highs. Jo recommends balancing exposure due to differing strengths: Korea excels in memory semiconductors, while the U.

According to data provided to South Korean lawmaker Park Sung-hun from the Korea Exchange, 11 KOSDAQ-listed companies that went public within the past five years were designated as managed items within three years of listing, with six experiencing trading halts, as of August 2026. During the same period, South Korea's main KOSPI market recorded no such cases. Some companies faced designation even faster: SecureLetters was designated 228 days after listing in August 2023, while IT Chem reached ma

According to South Korea's financial investment industry on October 5, AI education platform Alice Group will confirm its IPO price on October 6 and conduct public offering subscriptions on October 7-8. The company plans to issue 2.22 million shares at a price range of 70,400-90,500 Korean won per share, raising approximately 156.4-201.1 billion won. If priced at the upper end, the company's valuation could reach 1 trillion won. Additionally, four other companies including industrial plant cooli

According to ChainCatcher, citing Gate market data, spot gold declined today (October 4) after opening higher, with intraday fluctuations near $10. Gold currently trades at $4,135.16 per ounce.

Brent crude futures opened up $1 per barrel on Monday after Yemen-based Houthi militants claimed an attack on Saudi Aramco facilities.

WTI crude oil opened slightly higher on Monday, trading at $90.54 per barrel.

Spot gold opened higher on Monday, trading at $4,141.05 per ounce.

According to S&P Global, Australia's services sector PMI came in at 51.9 in September, up from 51.4 in August, indicating continued expansion in the service economy.

Australia's S&P Global composite PMI reached 51.3 in September, up from 50.8 in the prior month, according to the latest data release.

According to Russian Defense Ministry, Russian air defense forces shot down 1,222 Ukrainian drones in a single day on October 5. Ukrainian capital Kyiv also experienced powerful explosions, with a bridge struck for the second time. German Chancellor Merz announced a military assistance package worth approximately €1 billion for Ukraine, along with a separate winter energy support plan valued at approximately €350 million.