The Russian stock market and the ruble grew significantly in October. Oil reaches its peak since June 2022 deals. The Moscow Stock Exchange index on Friday rose by 0.8% to 2513 points. For the week - plus 2%, for October - 10.8%. currency. The yuan rate fell by 13 kopecks to 12.07 rubles; In October it decreased by 30 kopecks. Brent oil returned to growth - $117-118 per barrel, after rising in price by more than 13% in October. The Wall Street Journal reported that CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper presented Trump with options for military action against Iran; Sen. Chris Murphy called the plans "crazy." Proponents fear increased fighting after the midterm congressional elections. A supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. The Revolutionary Guards said: "This is the third tanker that exploded and caught fire today due to passing through an unauthorized lane." The Houthis announced attacks on refineries in Ras Tannoor and Rabigh and two airports in Saudi Arabia. At the request of the Finnish and Norwegian sides, Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of Finland Stubb and the Prime Minister of Norway Stora. The New York Times reported that the United States is considering the possibility of lifting sanctions against RDIF as part of efforts to improve relations and end hostilities in Ukraine. Inflation from October 20 to October 26 - 0.08% (previously 0.05%). The annual rate slowed to 6.74% from 6.84%. Listen in sound.