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OKX US to sell trading-bot positions if users miss Sept. 30 migration deadline

OKX US will retire selected USD trading pairs on Sept. 30, canceling remaining orders and bots. Positions in Grid and Smart Portfolio bots will be sold if users do not migrate them, while holdings managed by DCA, Recurring Buy and TWAP/Iceberg bots will remain even though those bots close. Users can move activity to corresponding USDC pairs before the deadline.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 15:30

OKX US to sell trading-bot positions if users miss Sept. 30 migration deadline
OKX US to sell trading-bot positions if users miss Sept. 30 migration deadline

Russia honors $102 mln Eurobond coupon payment, Finance Ministry says

Russia’s Finance Ministry says it has paid 8.6 billion rubles, equivalent to $102 million, in coupon obligations on Eurobonds maturing in 2035. The payment agent, the National Settlement Depository, received the funds under a Russian decree establishing a temporary procedure for servicing state debt owed to residents and foreign creditors.

Macro & central banksBanking & financeRussiaEurobondsDebt payments

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:26

Russia honors $102 mln Eurobond coupon payment, Finance Ministry says

Trump announces plans to build steel plant in Iowa

Live coverage follows President Trump’s announcement about plans to construct a steel plant in Iowa.

Companies & industryDonald TrumpIowasteel manufacturing

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:16

Trump announces plans to build steel plant in Iowa
Trump announces plans to build steel plant in Iowa

Metro’s Russian assets placed under temporary management

The Russian assets of German retailer Metro have been placed under the temporary management of Torg Rus under a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. Metro said its Russian operations continue as usual, with no changes to operating processes or obligations to suppliers, customers and employees.

MarketsMetroRussiaTemporary management

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:03

Metro’s Russian assets placed under temporary management

Further rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability

Experts warn that two or three more Reserve Bank of Australia rate rises could devastate the property market while leaving housing even less affordable, as higher borrowing costs outweigh falling prices. The RBA is widely expected to raise its cash rate from 4.35% to 4.6%, adding about $100 a month to interest on a $700,000 loan.

Macro & central banksReal EstateAustraliainterest ratesproperty markethousing affordability

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 15:00

Further rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
Further rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability

EU may remove Vietnam and Panama from tax blacklist, Bloomberg reports

EU finance ministers are expected to discuss removing Vietnam and Panama from the bloc’s tax blacklist in October 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Vietnam could move to the gray list while Panama may be fully removed. Panama has been listed since 2020 and Vietnam since February 2026.

Macro & central banksEuropean UnionVietnamPanamatax policy

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 14:50

EU may remove Vietnam and Panama from tax blacklist, Bloomberg reports

VW and Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe and Morocco

Volkswagen Group and its Chinese partner Gotion High-tech plan to invest a combined €3.22 billion in three battery production lines in Europe and North Africa as EV demand grows. The jointly owned factories would provide 37.5 gigawatt hours of lithium-ion battery capacity and 100,000 metric tons of cathode capacity.

Companies & industryVolkswagenGotion High-techEV batteriesMorocco

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 14:28

VW and Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe and Morocco
VW and Gotion ramp up battery production in Europe and Morocco

Russia preparing to extend diesel export ban for another month

Russian authorities are preparing to extend the diesel export ban for producers by another month, through the end of October, an industry source said. The document is undergoing approval. The current producer ban runs through September, while restrictions on non-producers remain in place until January 31, 2027.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussiadieselexport ban

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 14:17

Russia preparing to extend diesel export ban for another month

China’s Gotion to invest $1.25 billion in Volkswagen battery plant in Spain

China’s Gotion will invest 1.1 billion euros ($1.25 billion) in Volkswagen’s battery plant in Valencia, Spain, becoming a major investor in the site as part of a wider plan to jointly develop a European battery supply chain.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryGotionVolkswagenSpainbattery supply chain

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 14:15

China’s Gotion to invest $1.25 billion in Volkswagen battery plant in Spain
China’s Gotion to invest $1.25 billion in Volkswagen battery plant in Spain

Irkutsk Aviation Plant can produce 36 MC-21s annually, plans capacity expansion

Irkutsk Aviation Plant Director Andrey Soinov said the facility currently has capacity for 36 MC-21 aircraft a year, although production bottlenecks remain. An investment program to add machinery and equipment will be carried out from 2027 to 2029, while output is not expected to exceed 36 aircraft annually in the near term.

Companies & industryIrkutsk Aviation PlantMC-21aircraft productioncapacity expansion

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 14:15

Irkutsk Aviation Plant can produce 36 MC-21s annually, plans capacity expansion

Potential US diesel export ban would be devastating for Europe, expert says

Oleg Nikolayev of the Stolypin Institute for the Economy of Growth says a US ban on diesel exports would severely hurt Europe, where American supplies account for up to half of consumption. He expects little benefit for the United States and warns that the measure could further strain Washington’s ties with other countries and disrupt the global economy.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsUS diesel exportsEuropean energyDonald Trumpglobal economy

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 14:13

Potential US diesel export ban would be devastating for Europe, expert says

TotalEnergies increases buybacks and promises higher dividends as oil nears $100

TotalEnergies plans to repurchase $2.5 billion (€2.2 billion) of its shares in the fourth quarter, up from the $1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) authorised for the third quarter. The French energy company also plans to lift its dividend by more than 5% annually through 2030 as elevated oil prices bolster earnings.

Energy & commoditiesTotalEnergiesshare buybacksdividendsoil prices

EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 14:10

TotalEnergies increases buybacks and promises higher dividends as oil nears $100

Shein returns to profit in Q2 but warns of uncertain second half

Fast-fashion platform Shein returned to profit in the second quarter, generating $11.08 billion in sales. As it released its first results as a public company on Monday, it cautioned that the second half remains uncertain.

Companies & industrySheinquarterly resultsprofitfast fashion

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 14:10

Shein returns to profit in Q2 but warns of uncertain second half
Shein returns to profit in Q2 but warns of uncertain second half

Trump to unveil planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

President Donald Trump will announce on Monday that a Minnesota company plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. The administration is highlighting the major investment as it promotes domestic manufacturing ahead of the November midterm elections.

Companies & industryDonald TrumpIowasteeldomestic manufacturing

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 14:05

Trump to unveil planned $15 billion Iowa steel project
Trump to unveil planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming

Brazil, the United States and China, the world’s three largest beef producers, are seeing cattle herds shrink as input costs rise, drought reduces grazing areas and biological cycles limit how quickly production can recover. Beef prices are soaring in China, US ranchers say their businesses are becoming unsustainable, and Indian poultry producers are cutting targets because feed is too expensive.

Energy & commoditiesmeat crisisbeef supplyagriculturefood prices

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 13:56

Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming

Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows

Residential heat pump sales in 12 European countries rose to 1.16 million in the first half of the year, from 1.05 million a year earlier. The European Heat Pump Association attributed the increase to soaring oil and gas prices linked to the Iran war and lower electricity taxes in some countries. The EU is urging governments to ensure electricity is taxed no more heavily than gas.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryEuropeheat pumpsenergy priceselectricity taxes

TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 13:53

Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows

Tom Lee’s Bitmine surpasses 6 million ETH after latest purchase

Bitmine has acquired another 17,362 ether, taking its holdings above 6 million ETH. The company’s crypto, cash and other investments now total $17.2 billion, while it owns more than 4.9% of ether’s circulating supply.

MarketsCryptoBitmineEthereumcryptocurrencyinvestments

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 13:39

Tom Lee’s Bitmine surpasses 6 million ETH after latest purchase
Tom Lee’s Bitmine surpasses 6 million ETH after latest purchase

California signs law restricting public officers from issuing crypto meme coins

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2409 on Sept. 27, barring covered state and local public officers and certain government employees from issuing political meme coins. A separate provision limits platforms from listing qualifying official-linked coins issued on or after Jan. 1, 2027, for California residents. Violations may bring injunctions and disgorgement.

CryptoCaliforniacryptocurrencymeme coinsregulation

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 13:30

California signs law restricting public officers from issuing crypto meme coins
California signs law restricting public officers from issuing crypto meme coins

Russia’s radio-electronics exports near $2.9 bln in first half, minister says

Russia exported almost $2.9 billion in radio-electronic products in January-June 2026, exceeding half of its full-year 2025 exports, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said. The sector produced goods worth 2.3 trillion rubles in the first seven months, with output continuing to rise.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryRussiaradio electronicsexportsindustrial production

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 13:26

Russia’s radio-electronics exports near $2.9 bln in first half, minister says

Friendly countries showing interest in MC-21 aircraft, Irkutsk plant chief says

Irkutsk Aviation Plant chief Andrey Soinov says friendly countries are holding discussions, meetings and presentations on the MC-21’s capabilities. The plant’s capacity is committed through 2032, so foreign-market agreements would involve deliveries after that year.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryMC-21 aircraftRussian aviationexports

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 13:17

Friendly countries showing interest in MC-21 aircraft, Irkutsk plant chief says

China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement

Economic and trade officials from China and the United States met in New York and Washington, DC from September 20 to 23, producing plans for a China-US Trade Council and Investment Council, progress on reciprocal tariff cuts covering about $30 billion in imports from each side, and new sectoral dialogue mechanisms. The consultations point to a more structured effort to manage differences while preserving cooperation.

Trade & sanctionsChina-US tradetariffseconomic dialogue

CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:53

China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
  • Strengthening economic ties through constructive strategic stability
    Strengthening economic ties through constructive strategic stability

    A recent round of China-US economic and trade consultations in New York produced candid and constructive exchanges, including the first AI dialogue under the bilateral mechanism. The article says a trade council, a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement and follow-up to the Kuala Lumpur talks can reinforce stability, encourage business cooperation and support trade growth.

    China-US relationstrade consultationstradeartificial intelligence

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:10Original

Diesel prices hit record high in the United Kingdom

The UK’s average diesel price has climbed to a record £1.9918 per liter, surpassing the previous high set in June 2022, according to RAC. The organization’s policy head, Simon Williams, said higher delivery costs would be passed on to consumers. Petrol prices have also reached a new high since late February.

Energy & commoditiesUnited Kingdomdiesel pricesfuel costs

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 12:43

Diesel prices hit record high in the United Kingdom

China and U.S. agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion in goods, including toys and farm products

China and the United States agreed to reduce tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, including U.S. corn and cosmetics as well as Chinese household appliances and toys.

Trade & sanctionsUS-China tradetariffsfarm productstoys

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:42

China and U.S. agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion in goods, including toys and farm products
China and U.S. agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion in goods, including toys and farm products

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and US asset manager invest $10 million in Canada’s Draganfly

Donald Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and an unnamed US asset management company have invested $10 million in Canadian drone services firm Draganfly, as defense-sector investment accelerates amid persistent geopolitical tensions.

Marketsdronesdefense investmentCanada

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 12:35

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and US asset manager invest $10 million in Canada’s Draganfly
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines and US asset manager invest $10 million in Canada’s Draganfly

Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as Asian markets sell off, extending weekly retreat

Bitcoin slipped below $83,000 in Monday’s Asian session, breaking beneath last week’s $83,000-$85,000 range and trading around $82,953, down 1.79% over 24 hours. Oil and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields rose while Asian shares opened cautiously, as doubts over a U.S.-Iran truce revived inflation concerns.

MarketsCryptoBitcoincryptocurrencyAsian marketsmarket volatility

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 12:30

Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as Asian markets sell off, extending weekly retreat
Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as Asian markets sell off, extending weekly retreat

China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQ

The global electronics industry is undergoing a structural shift. China’s decades-long dominance as a manufacturing hub, built on dense supplier networks, skilled workers, infrastructure, logistics and engineering expertise, is weakening. But that does not mean Chinese manufacturing is declining: China is exporting parts of the process while retaining capabilities that remain industrially critical.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryChina manufacturingelectronics industryglobal supply chains

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 12:30

China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQ
China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQ

India central bank completes 1 trillion rupee net debt sale for first time in a decade

India’s central bank has recorded a net bond sale of 1 trillion rupees during the current financial year, its largest annual net sale in over a decade, according to treasury officials. Market participants expect the figure to double by December.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryIndia central bankbond marketgovernment debt

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 12:25

India central bank completes 1 trillion rupee net debt sale for first time in a decade
India central bank completes 1 trillion rupee net debt sale for first time in a decade

‘Even more orange’: Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143 million, taking holdings to 847,666 BTC

Strategy purchased 1,665 bitcoin for $143 million, bringing its total holdings to 847,666 BTC. The stash represents about 4% of bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and is worth roughly $70 billion.

MarketsCryptoStrategyBitcoinCryptocurrencyInvestment

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 12:11

‘Even more orange’: Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143 million, taking holdings to 847,666 BTC
‘Even more orange’: Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143 million, taking holdings to 847,666 BTC

AIIB plans to double financing by 2030. Can it bridge Asia’s infrastructure gap?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank plans to double annual financing to about US$20 billion by 2030 as the Beijing-based multilateral lender enters its second decade. President Zou Jiayi announced the target at the bank’s 11th annual meeting in Doha, saying member economies had consistently called for more funding for infrastructure projects.

Macro & central banksAIIBinfrastructureAsian economy

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:09

AIIB plans to double financing by 2030. Can it bridge Asia’s infrastructure gap?
AIIB plans to double financing by 2030. Can it bridge Asia’s infrastructure gap?

Hong Kong office expansion lags hiring plans as tenants optimise existing space: Colliers

More than one-third of Hong Kong office tenants expect to grow their headcount over the next 12 months, but only about one-fifth are likely to expand their premises, according to Colliers. The survey points to a widening gap between hiring plans and real-estate expansion, as occupiers use existing offices more efficiently to absorb growth.

Real EstateHong Kong officesHiringCommercial real estate

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 11:32

Hong Kong office expansion lags hiring plans as tenants optimise existing space: Colliers
Hong Kong office expansion lags hiring plans as tenants optimise existing space: Colliers

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen IPO has emerged as one of mainland China’s most sought-after technology listings this year. Its retail tranche was oversubscribed by more than 2,300 times after clawback, as investors bet on the Guangzhou-based foundry’s move into silicon photonics and domestic AI infrastructure.

MarketsTech & AICanSemi TechnologyIPOartificial intelligencesemiconductors

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 11:30

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom
Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF

Lebanon hopes to reach a new staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said. A full IMF programme would still require Beirut to pass a final law addressing losses from the country’s financial crisis, he added.

Companies & industryLebanonIMFfinancial crisis

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 11:05

Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF
Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF

US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for Europe

The US and China have published lists of goods that could face lower tariffs under their “30-for-30” framework, covering roughly $30 billion (€26.3 billion) in annual trade in each direction. Rates and a start date remain undecided, while US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could put pressure on European exports.

Trade & sanctionsUS-China tradetariffsEuropean exports

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:48

US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for Europe
  • Hormuz Stalemate, US-China Agree to Reciprocal Tariff Cuts, More
    Hormuz Stalemate, US-China Agree to Reciprocal Tariff Cuts, More

    Bloomberg News Now recaps the day’s top stories, including the stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement by the U.S. and China to make reciprocal tariff cuts, alongside other global business news.

    Strait of HormuzUnited StatesChinatariffs

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 10:00Original

US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe

Washington has published lists of goods that the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30 billion in annual trade in each direction. Rates and a start date remain unset, while US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could put pressure on European exports.

Trade & sanctionsUS-China tradetariff cutsEuropeexports

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:48

US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe

Hong Kong appoints former exchange executive Bryan Chan to lead gold trading

Hong Kong has appointed former Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing executive Bryan Chan Ping-keung as CEO of Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing. The wholly government-owned company will develop and operate the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan’s three-year term begins October 2.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryHong Konggold tradingcentral clearing

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 10:40

Hong Kong appoints former exchange executive Bryan Chan to lead gold trading
Hong Kong appoints former exchange executive Bryan Chan to lead gold trading

Russian oil supplies to India tighten as exports fall and Chinese demand stays strong

Indian refiners expect Russian oil supplies to become tighter in October and November as exports decline and competition from China intensifies, four trade sources said. India, the world's third-largest crude importer, is consequently expected to turn to more expensive alternatives for the rest of the year.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussian oilIndiaChinese demand

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 10:35

Russian oil supplies to India tighten as exports fall and Chinese demand stays strong
Russian oil supplies to India tighten as exports fall and Chinese demand stays strong

Saudi Arabia nearly doubles oil exports in September

Saudi Arabia exported about 5.4 million barrels of oil per day in September, nearly twice August’s 2.4 million, Reuters reported citing Kpler data. Crude exports from key Middle East producers rebounded to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since the US-Israeli military operation against Iran began in late February, as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recovered.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsSaudi Arabiaoil exportsStrait of Hormuz

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:35

Saudi Arabia nearly doubles oil exports in September

Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story

Refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions are driving diesel prices higher. Because diesel powers freight, farming, construction and industry, the increase could deepen Europe’s inflation and cost-of-living pressures. Falling Russian output and a possible US export ban could worsen the crunch.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesdiesel pricesEuropeenergy supplyinflation

DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:35

Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story

China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say

China’s refined copper production is expected to post its weakest growth in decades this year, analysts said, as smelters face difficulties securing feedstock and lower sulphuric acid prices erode the profitability of processing.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryChinarefined coppercopper smeltingindustrial output

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 10:30

China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say
China’s refined copper output set for slowest growth in decades, analysts say

Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week

Shareholders of Armada Acquisition Corp. II, the SPAC pursuing a merger with XRP treasury company Evernorth Holdings, can seek redemptions by 5 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 28, ahead of a Sept. 30 merger vote. More redemptions would leave less cash potentially available for future XRP purchases, although the outcome also depends on closing and management’s use of funds.

CryptoCompanies & industryCryptocurrencyXRPSPACEvernorth

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 10:30

Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week
Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week

Bitcoin falls to $83,000 as altcoins unwind Friday’s rally

Bitcoin dropped 1.7% to $83,000, while the CoinDesk 100 declined 2.6% as Friday’s biggest altcoin gainers gave back their advances. Oil also climbed back above $100.

CryptoBitcoinaltcoinscrypto markets

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 10:15

Bitcoin falls to $83,000 as altcoins unwind Friday’s rally
Bitcoin falls to $83,000 as altcoins unwind Friday’s rally

Ukraine plans to spend $175 bln on military needs in 2027 — Finance Ministry

Ukraine’s military operations are expected to require $175 billion from the budget next year, First Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolichev said. Only 100 billion hryvnias, or $22.17 billion, has been allocated, leaving a potential funding gap that foreign partners’ assistance may help cover.

Macro & central banksUkrainemilitary budgetfunding shortfall

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 10:11

Ukraine plans to spend $175 bln on military needs in 2027 — Finance Ministry

Russia’s wheat exports to Uzbekistan soar 16-fold in January-August 2026 — federal center

Russia’s wheat exports to Uzbekistan rose 15.9-fold by volume and 13.4-fold by value in the first eight months of 2026, the Agroexport federal center said. Shipments exceeded 71,000 tons and were worth more than $12.6 million. August deliveries topped 65,000 tons, setting a record.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussiaUzbekistanwheat exportstrade

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 09:46

Russia’s wheat exports to Uzbekistan soar 16-fold in January-August 2026 — federal center

Non-Sensitive List for Tariff Cuts Emerges From Xi-Trump Summit

A list of non-sensitive goods that could qualify for tariff cuts has emerged from the Xi-Trump summit.

Trade & sanctionsUnited StatesChinatariffstrade

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 09:30

Non-Sensitive List for Tariff Cuts Emerges From Xi-Trump Summit
Non-Sensitive List for Tariff Cuts Emerges From Xi-Trump Summit

Rosatom fulfills state defense order as foreign portfolio expands, CEO says

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the state corporation continues to fully meet its state defense order while expanding its foreign order portfolio despite unprecedented external pressure. It also plans to move a record 40 million tons of cargo along the Northern Sea Route and launch the nuclear-powered icebreaker Leningrad this year.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRosatomdefense ordersNorthern Sea Routenuclear icebreakers

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 09:12

Rosatom fulfills state defense order as foreign portfolio expands, CEO says

‘Accomplices’ in espionage: Beijing hardens stance on cryptocurrencies

China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a stark warning about cryptocurrency risks, saying virtual currencies facilitate money laundering and cyberattacks while stressing that transactions are not anonymous.

CryptoChinacryptocurrencynational security

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 09:00

‘Accomplices’ in espionage: Beijing hardens stance on cryptocurrencies
‘Accomplices’ in espionage: Beijing hardens stance on cryptocurrencies

EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s top FX diplomat urges markets to heed ‘very clear’ yen warning

Japan’s top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday that markets should take seriously the “very clear” message Tokyo and Washington delivered last week about the yen, signaling his determination to act against excessive declines in the currency.

MarketsJapanyenforeign exchange

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 08:50

EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s top FX diplomat urges markets to heed ‘very clear’ yen warning
EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s top FX diplomat urges markets to heed ‘very clear’ yen warning

Russian stocks flat as main trading session opens

Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices opened the main trading session broadly unchanged at 2,273.98 and 849.35 points. By 9:16 a.m. Moscow time, both had slipped 0.3%, while the yuan weakened slightly against the ruble.

MarketsRussian stocksMOEX IndexRTS Index

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 08:25

Russian stocks flat as main trading session opens
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