Oil prices declined by 3%, reaching levels that have historically prompted intervention from Trump and IEA member countries.

Shareholders of DIASOFT have approved a dividend payout of 16 rubles per share for the first half of 2026. The record date is set for September 21.

Countries involved in the IEA will commence coordinated interventions in the oil market to lower prices immediately after your short position in oil is liquidated by a margin call, according to an official statement.

A Bloomberg survey indicates that most economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at this month’s meeting and to maintain this stance through the end of 2027, even as market probabilities for a rate increase grow.

India has launched a pilot program to tokenize corporate bonds.

Bank of America has warned of an "excessive calm" prevailing in the financial markets, cautioning that this stagnation could give way to sudden spikes in volatility. Recent data from BofA and EPFR indicate that investors have withdrawn a total of $14.2 billion from U.S. equity funds over the past three weeks, representing the largest outflow since January 2026. The bank points to rising Treasury yields, oil prices surpassing the $100 mark, and record-breaking diesel price increases as contributing factors. Coupled with investor complacency and an apparent absence of decisive government intervention, these developments suggest that the market may be on the cusp of a turbulent phase.

Oil shortage forecast

The International Energy Agency anticipates a deepening oil deficit by 2026, driven by a sluggish recovery in supplies from the Middle East.

BRICS countries constitute the main consumers of Russian fertilizers, says PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg.

The CEO of Coinbase has articulated an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, indicating a target of $400,000 as a plausible milestone for the cryptocurrency.

VK significantly reduces its debt load. Over the past eighteen months, the company's net debt has more than tripled in its reduction. As of the end of the first half of 2026, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 2.3 times, reflecting a position of financial resilience. VK intends to keep this ratio within the medium-term target range of 2 to 3 times. Further details are available on the company's website.

No official confirmation has been received from Saudi Arabia regarding the damage to the "East-West" oil pipeline.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral relations and pressing global matters.

Blockstream has announced that it will not provide rewards for the recovery of Bitcoin stolen from the Liquid Network, despite 85 percent of the assets having been recovered. The company states that taking assets without consent and refusing to return them constitutes theft. They plan to contact law enforcement authorities.

A new wallet has withdrawn 22,686 SOL, valued at approximately $2.25 million, from the Binance exchange. It subsequently used 17,106 SOL, roughly $1.7 million, to purchase 5.41 million STONK tokens. Further details of the transaction can be viewed here.

USA: Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent in August, matching forecasts and marking an acceleration from July’s 0.1 percent increase. Year-over-year inflation remained steady at 3.4 percent. The core Consumer Price Index, excluding volatile food and energy prices, stayed at 2.4 percent, slightly down from the previous 2.5 percent.

Following the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August, market participants now largely expect a 90 percent probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.

The Chief Global Strategist at Principal Asset Management stated that a rate hike appears nearly unavoidable and emphasized that restoring price stability will likely require multiple increases in interest rates, not just a single move.

Goldman Sachs noted that the latest inflation figures do not rule out the potential for further upward pressures on prices in the future. While the data largely met expectations, it affords the Fed the possibility of raising interest rates without the need for immediate action.

Canada's banking regulator announced that banks will be permitted to offer deposit products utilizing blockchain technology starting in 2026.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its outlook for the global oil market, lowering the forecast for 2026 demand by 2.5 million barrels per day to 102.45 million. This re-evaluation echoes the oil crises of the 1970s and the economic downturns of 2008 and 2020. In August, global oil supply contracted by 1.6 million barrels daily to 100.1 million, amid disruptions caused by tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Aeroflot Group reports a slight decrease in passenger numbers for the first eight months of 2026, with a 0.1 percent decline totaling 37.4 million travelers. In August, the airline experienced a 1.3 percent drop compared to the previous year, attributed to ongoing flight restrictions.

U.S. government bond yields approach the psychologically significant 5 percent level. Société Générale warns that if the yield on 10-year U.S. bonds reaches 5.5 percent, it may begin to exert downward pressure on equities.