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Friday, October 9, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Russian attack on a public bus in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people.
- OpenAI reported that Russian and Iranian actors used ChatGPT to run influence campaigns.
- The United States and Russia held talks about reviving Russian natural gas sales to Europe.
- Russian oil exports to India dropped to 310,000 barrels per day.
Discussions of reviving Russian gas exports to Europe and declining Russian oil shipments to India could influence European gas prices and global oil markets.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 14.5% | ▲ +1.0 |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 9.0% | ▼ -0.5 |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 41.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by December 31, 2026? | 63.5% | ▲ +4.0 |
| Trump, Putin, and Zelensky seen together before 2027? | 5.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Trump reiterates that the U.S. will not launch military strikes on Iran before the November midterm elections.
- Brent crude holds above $100 as Hormuz tanker traffic falls to a two‑month low.
- The New York Times reports the U.S. is preparing options for a possible three‑day intense strike campaign on Iran.
- OpenAI says Russian and Iranian actors used ChatGPT for influence campaigns.
- A Houthi strike damaged a plane at Riyadh airport, suspending flights.
Trump's pledge to avoid Iran strikes before midterms helped keep Brent oil above $100 and improved market sentiment, though underlying tensions persist.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 41.0% | ▲ +7.0 |
| Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 | 4.0% | ▲ +1.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 80.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 56.5% | ▼ -2.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through November 30? | 61.5% | ▼ -3.0 |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.