Polish central bank governor GLAPINSKI said the central bank holds 672 tonnes of gold and aims to raise reserves to 700 tonnes.

Huaxia-Nomura Nikkei 225 ETF (QDII) said its IOPV experienced an anomaly. To protect investors and ensure orderly operation, the manager has applied to the Shanghai Stock Exchange to halt trading and suspend subscriptions and redemptions with immediate effect on Oct. 8, 2026, until market close that day.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia has taken all measures to address the aftermath of an attack on a tanker in the Black Sea. On Oct. 6 the transport ministry said the Liberian-flagged Afra-type Rio tanker was struck off the Black Sea coast by unmanned surface vessels, igniting crude; the fire has been extinguished. All 23 crew members, who are Indian nationals, were rescued. Peskov said the cargo had completely burned and there was no environmental damage.