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The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds closed at its highest level since 2023.

Oil prices increase as tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S., with Brent crude trading above $99 and WTI exceeding $94.

Iran initiates substantial retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets across the Middle East, with reports confirming several dozen missiles launched, according to SEPA News, SNN, FARS, and Tasnim.

China is set to release August consumer price index data today. The U.S. Energy Department will publish short-term oil market forecasts. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak, and the American Petroleum Institute will report U.S. oil inventory figures. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to hold discussions with Vietnam's president. Russia's Finance Ministry will conduct OFZ bond auctions. In the United States, a debut of Apple's foldable iPhone and updates on stock buybacks are anticipated.

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In the foreign exchange market, the US dollar is currently valued at 6.70 against the Chinese yuan (USDCNY) and 88.2 against the Russian ruble (USDTRUB).

Iranian oil export revenues have declined significantly amid U.S. maritime restrictions, according to the Wall Street Journal. Since mid-July, no Iranian crude oil tankers have transited the blockade line. August saw an 85% drop in shipment volumes. Oil reserves on tankers outside the Persian Gulf fell from 90 million to 29 million barrels and could be depleted by mid-October. The loss of this primary source of foreign currency has deepened Tehran’s economic challenges.

The United States is pursuing increased access to Venezuela's natural resources, including gold, minerals, and oil, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its economic influence in the region, according to Reuters.

Former President Trump has suspended the import of alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles from Canada and instructed U.S. agencies to exclude Canadian goods from federal procurement initiatives totaling approximately $50 billion annually.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 25.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have committed to strengthening relations with North Korea.

Analysts expect the Central Bank of Russia to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 14% on Friday, according to a survey by RIA Novosti. The consensus forecast from TASS also indicates no change in the rate.

Severstal expects a decline in steel consumption in Russia during 2026-2027 amid ongoing import pressure from China and Kazakhstan. The company noted increased competition in the finished goods market due to rising imports of low-quality products.

Russian banks issued a total of 183.7 billion rubles in car loans in August, the highest since early October 2022. The surge was driven by a fuel shortage that increased demand for electric and diesel vehicles, along with expectations of higher recycling fees. — Ъ

A U.S. startup, Covenant, is preparing to begin manufacturing cruise missiles in Germany, according to RTRS. The company plans to initiate mass production of its Anthem missile in early 2027 at a facility located in Saxony. Covenant targets an annual production capacity of 5,000 missiles by 2028 at this German site.

A U.S. startup named Covenant is preparing to begin manufacturing cruise missiles in Germany, according to reports from RTRS. The company plans to initiate mass production of its cost-effective Anthem missiles in early 2027 at a facility located in Saxony. Covenant has set a target to produce approximately 5,000 missiles annually by 2028 at the German plant.

The White House has denied an article published by the Financial Times regarding Ratcliffe, Whitkoff, and Kushner.

The White House has denied the article in FT concerning Ratcliffe, Witkoff, and Kushner.

Global oil reserves declined by 400 million barrels in 2026 and are expected to continue decreasing through the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Inflation in Russia edged higher by 0.05% for the week ending September 7, according to Rosstat. Year-to-date, consumer prices have increased by 4.72%. The annual inflation rate as of September 7 stood at 6.29%, down slightly from 6.32% recorded at the end of August, as per Ministry of Economic Development data.