October 4, 2025

October 4 World News Roundup (Updated): Japan’s “de facto next prime minister” decided — Sanae Takaichi elected LDP president / Gaza ceasefire gains plausibility, U.S. shutdown day 4, drone strike on Ukrainian rail station, typhoon disrupts Hainan transport — Crude −8% on the week, gold near record highs

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October 4 World News Roundup (Updated): Japan’s “de facto next prime minister” decided — Sanae Takaichi elected LDP president / Gaza ceasefire gains plausibility, U.S. shutdown day 4, drone strike…

October 4 World News Roundup (Updated): Japan’s “de facto next prime minister” decided — Sanae Takaichi elected LDP president / Gaza ceasefire gains plausibility, U.S. shutdown day 4, drone strike on Ukrainian rail station, typhoon disrupts Hainan transport — Crude −8% on the week, gold near record highs

October 3 World News Roundup: U.S. Government Shutdown Enters “Day 3” as Senate Holds Dueling Votes, Gold Poised for a 7th Weekly Gain & +47% YTD, Oil Down ~8% on the Week, Russia Launches Mass Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid, Israel Seizes Final Gaza Flotilla Ship — Comprehensive Update to Year-End Market & Operating Assumptions

[Definitive Guide] What Pixar’s “Braintrust” Teaches About Candid Dialogue — How to Build a “Safe System” That Protects Creativity and Learns from Failure

Oct 2 Global Markets & Geopolitics Brief: U.S. Govt Shutdown “Day 2,” Gold Stays Near Record, Oil Rebounds on Russia-Sanctions Bets, China’s “Golden Week” Sets Rail Record, Europe Stocks Hit All-Time Highs — Optimize Year-End Positioning with “Stronger Defense × Selective Offense”