Central Bank of Russia: Inflation is currently closer to the upper limit of the 6%-7% range.

BlackRock (BLK.N) rose more than 0.5% before the market opened, and its Q3 net profit was higher than market expectations.

European officials: The IMF is not expected to issue a communiqué on Saturday due to differences in wording on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 5 earthquake occurred 29 kilometers southwest of present-day Beijin City, Japan.

Central Bank of Russia: Inflation will begin to slow down in the spring and summer of 2024.

Data shows: BlackRock (BLK.N) manages US$9.10 trillion in assets, and the market expects it to be US$9.23 trillion.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni: About 70% (about 3 billion euros) of Italy’s funds for climate affairs will be used in Africa.

Central Bank of Russia: Will consider more key interest rate options at its October meeting.

Malaysian Prime Minister: Malaysia will impose excise tax on tobacco products.

UnitedHealth (UNH.N) rose nearly 1% before the market opened. Its Q3 revenue and net profit were both better than market expectations.

Market news: European Commission President von der Leyen arrived in Israel.

G20 draft communiqué: Reaffirming the need to formulate precise monetary, fiscal, financial and structural policies, we encourage multilateral development banks to enhance their private capital mobilization capabilities through new tools and partnerships.

Turkish President Erdogan: Western countries should take measures to reduce tensions.

The decline in European stocks expanded, with the German DAX index and the European Stoxx 50 index falling by 1.00% during the day, the French CAC40 index falling by nearly 1%, and the British FTSE 100 index falling by 0.63%.

U.S. stock index futures continued their decline, with Nasdaq 100 futures falling 0.5%.

G20 draft communiqué: Calls for further improving the work of multilateral development banks while ensuring their financial sustainability.

G20 draft communiqué: Inflation risks still exist, and core inflation rates remain high and persistent.

ECB Governing Council Member Simkus: Italy will not change its discussions on the emergency anti-epidemic bond purchase plan and all prerequisites for stopping the emergency anti-epidemic bond purchase plan and reinvesting in advance have been met.