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WORLD

• Saudi Aramco’s Amin Nasser warned global oil supplies are dangerously low after seven months of war with Iran. Export from the Persian Gulf returned to pre-war levels in September, signaling potential oil market tension.
• Television Academy moves the Emmy Awards to Prime Video for six years. The awards will stream free in over 240 countries, financial terms remain undisclosed.

EUROPE

• Britain is on thin ice, the government hasn’t explained how it will pay for additional spending. Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warns of Andy Burnham’s budget from October 28. The government has not yet said how it will cover increased spending while maintaining fiscal rules, according to CNBC.

SLOVAKIA

• Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane warns of Andy Burnham’s budget. The government hasn’t said how it will cover increased spending while maintaining fiscal rules, raising concerns about financial stability.
• The government approved the 2027-2029 budget, projecting a 4.94 percent GDP deficit for 2027. The Fiscal Council states the budget doesn’t stop debt growth and is likely unconstitutional.
• The National Council of the Slovak Republic approved Daniel Karas’ amendment to the government’s bill on fiscal rules. Parliament will begin debating the state budget proposal for next year on Wednesday.

GOLD

• LBMA conference delegates in Sorrento expect gold to reach $5,013 per ounce next year. The price is lower year-to-date and below January’s record, indicating caution in the precious metals market.

STOCKS

• Salesforce shares lost most of their gains after a record quarter, as investors doubt subscription sustainability alongside AI agents. The company reports strong results and a higher outlook, but the market reacted negatively.
• Paramount bought Warner for $81 billion, but critics warn of power concentration and impact on news. The deal passed after settlements with states and FCC approval, creating Skydance with HBO Max, CNN, and CBS.

CRYPTO

• US regulator CFTC published a plan for a federal license for crypto exchanges, defining leverage. The document is currently a request for comment, and the license will bring compliance costs.
• Payment firm Conduit filed a lawsuit against Tether in New York over frozen $2.76 million. It claims the wallet was frozen without reason, raising questions about the safety and transparency of stablecoins.
• The Abstract team announced it will shut down its Ethereum layer-2 network on December 15. Users must move assets by then, or they will be unavailable, highlighting risks associated with new crypto projects.

REAL ESTATE

• Prime Minister Robert Fico presented a state-supported rental housing system built on private capital, 5 percent VAT, and a stable legal framework. Over 200 apartments have been delivered, with more projects approved, under construction, or in preparation.
• Fico presented rental housing: investors get 5 percent VAT, over 200 apartments delivered. The system is built on private capital and a stable legal framework, aiming to address the lack of affordable housing.

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