U.S. lawmakers are contemplating the introduction of "AI emergency stop buttons" to mitigate situations in which artificial intelligence systems could potentially spiral out of control.

The Houthi forces in Yemen have reportedly gained full control over the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, according to reports from AFP and Tasnim.

Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West oil pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly sustained damage. On September 10, the Ansarullah movement, under the command of Houthi forces, reportedly carried out a successful attack on the pipeline. This conduit is a key infrastructure transporting crude oil from Abqaiq to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Official confirmation of the incident has not yet been issued.

Oil prices declined by 3%, entering the threshold of historically significant interventions by the United States under Trump and IEA nations.

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

Countries involved in the International Energy Agency will undertake coordinated actions in the oil markets to curb prices immediately once your short position in oil is liquidated via a margin call, an official statement announced.

A Bloomberg survey indicates that most economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates stable at this month's meeting and to maintain that stance through the end of 2027, even as market odds for an increase grow.

India has launched a pilot project aimed at the tokenization of corporate bonds.

Bank of America warns of "excessive calm" in the markets, cautioning that volatility could surge. According to BofA and EPFR data, over the past three weeks, a total of $14.2 billion has been withdrawn from U.S. equity funds, marking the largest outflow since January 2026. Rising Treasury yields, oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel, and record increases in diesel costs—alongside investor complacency and the absence of decisive government intervention—are creating a fragile environment, BofA states.

Oil Shortage Forecast

The International Energy Agency forecasts a worsening oil shortage by 2026, citing sluggish recovery in Middle Eastern supply chains as the primary factor behind the growing deficit.

The BRICS nations remain the main consumers of Russian fertilizers, according to PhosAgro CEO Alexander Gilgenberg.

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

VK actively reduces its debt: Over the course of a year and a half, the company's net debt has been more than tripled. As of the end of the first half of 2026, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio stands at 2.3, reflecting a stable financial position. VK intends to keep this ratio within a medium-term target range of 2 to 3. Further details are available on the company’s official website.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.

While there are no clear catalysts for a rally in the stock market, Roman Bakhtyrev of Alfa Bank outlines three approaches to generate profit amidst a bearish trend. Watch the video and share your preferred strategy: 🔥 betting on declines, ❤️ investing in reliable stocks, or 👍 focusing on gold, floating assets, and the money market.

Gazprom intends to further ramp up gas production in Yamal through the development of onshore and offshore fields, the company announced.

The Moscow Exchange is launching a pre-IPO preparation program. Training within the MOEX Start accelerator, aimed at companies preparing for private placements or pre-IPO listings, will begin on October 1, 2026. For further details, refer to the official announcement.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his plan to resign on September 25-26 after returning from a visit to the United States. Previously, Vucic had warned that the world teeters on the brink of a "big war."

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