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The UK Foreign Office announced new sanctions against Russian financial services and the country’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The sanctions target companies allegedly involved in Russian financial services and ships allegedly involved in transporting Russian oil products.

E Fund Nasdaq ETF: Trading in this fund will be suspended from the opening of the market on October 9, 2026, and will resume at 10:30 on October 9, 2026. Redemption services will continue as usual during the suspension period.

Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: Together with the Asian Development Bank, we will launch a new transition finance framework to promote energy transition.

Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: Agreed to promote energy transition by improving energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy capacity.

The yield on 20-year UK government bonds reached 6% for the first time since March 1998, rising 7 basis points on the day.

Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: We discussed developing oil reserve infrastructure in Asia in cooperation with oil-producing countries.

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds rose to 6.047%, hitting a new high since 1998, up 6 basis points on the day.

According to Al Jazeera, security and defense analyst Wolfgang Pustätt stated that the Houthi declaration that Saudi airspace was unsafe was a "clever move." Pustätt pointed out that while the Houthi's long-range missile stockpile is dwindling, they still possess a significant number of missiles and drones capable of striking targets near the Yemeni border. Therefore, the group is attempting to use long-range missiles with "maximum efficiency," expanding the impact of its limited weapons resources by attacking civilian targets such as airports near Riyadh. He stated, "It doesn't take a large number of missiles to disrupt air traffic, because civilian airlines certainly won't fly to threatened airports." Pustätt believes that Saudi Arabia may redeploy its own missile defense system and receive assistance from US and European air defense equipment, but the drone threat remains. He also noted that while the Houthi claim to have shot down a Turkish-made Bayraktar drone may not be tactically significant, continued losses could weaken Saudi Arabia's ability to conduct reconnaissance operations over Yemen.

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: Governments must realistically recognize that the interest rate environment has changed.

Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: A work plan has been reached, clarifying the direction for future reserve work.

Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: Promoting cooperation on oil reserves, Japan is advancing cooperation with ASEAN countries to strengthen reserve capacity.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, the leader of the Houthi rebels in Yemen will deliver a speech at 4 p.m. local time on the latest developments in the country under the shadow of continued aggression by Saudi Arabia and its mercenaries, as well as the significant achievements made by the Houthis.

According to Al Jazeera: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that oil shipments through the cleared mines south of Hormuz have reached nearly 80% of pre-conflict levels. Iran is facing immense economic pressure, which is expected to intensify significantly in the coming weeks. Iran is the only country in the Middle East unable to reliably export oil due to the blockade.

Germany's DAX index fell by 1.00% on the day.

Eurozone bond yields continued to rise due to higher energy prices; the yield on French 10-year bonds rose 7 basis points to 4.939%.

A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: German Chancellor Merz and his ilk continue to plunder funds from their own people to finance aggression against Russia. German society should speak out for its own rights.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Germany needs a war. For someone like Chancellor Merz, war can divert attention from domestic problems and provide an opportunity to perpetuate his authority.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: There should be an international presence in southern Lebanon to maintain security and stability, and negotiations on relevant plans are currently underway.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: German Chancellor Merz feels better in Kyiv than in his own country.

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: No significant increase in wages has been observed.