Kremlin declines to comment on New York Times report that Ukraine peace talks include a multi-billion-dollar oil deal.

周一开盘，现货黄金高开，报4141.05美元/盎司。

Nikkei reports Saudi Arabia and the UAE will help Asian countries accumulate oil reserves. Japan-led Asia Zero-Emissions Community, comprising 11 countries, held a ministerial meeting Thursday in the Philippines; senior Saudi and UAE officials will attend special consultations and are expected to signal cooperation on reserve accumulation. The International Energy Forum will meet in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 11; Japan is expected to present a framework for Asia-Middle East cooperation. The community plans a joint statement to form the basis for talks with Middle Eastern producers, followed by bilateral discussions to finalize scale and mechanics; Saudi and UAE officials are expected to expand exports to target countries and prioritise supply in emergency situations.