Nokia's shares are slated for inclusion in the Euro Stoxx 50 index on September 21.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concerns over the volume of Ukrainian military orders received by Germany, highlighting the nation's role as a leading provider of financial and military aid to Kyiv. He underscored the importance of justifying support expenditures to German taxpayers and called for greater benefits to Germany's defense industry from Ukraine's military procurement.

Brent oil prices surpass $100 amid speculation of misinformation campaigns by Trump’s Truth Social and Axios aimed at depressing prices. Potential announcements under consideration include peace negotiations with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia has expressed support for hosting a trilateral business forum involving Russia, the United States, and Germany, according to AmCham Russia President Robert Agee, as reported by TASS.

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov is scheduled to speak at a roundtable on Ukraine at the Diplomatic Academy on September 15, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Koxon departs the AI industry, citing fears that the competitive development of AI systems could pose existential risks to humanity. He expressed concerns that developers believe advanced AI might cause global catastrophe by the end of the decade. More details are available in the WSJ article.

Russia’s budget in August 2026 netted 691 billion rubles in dividend payments, the Ministry of Finance reported.

Russia's federal budget deficit for the first eight months of 2026 is estimated at 5.8 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. For additional information, refer to the release.

CZ recommends governments include both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in their national crypto reserves.

Gas prices in Europe have risen above $950, reaching their highest point since December 2022.

Starting July 2027, the Federal Tax Service of Russia will be authorized to monitor digital ruble holders' devices, according to Izvestia. The data provided to tax authorities will include IP and MAC addresses, phone numbers, SIM cards, and other device identifiers. For more information, see the source.

Russia is contemplating legalizing share transfers to employees, with the State Duma set to review legislation aimed at incentivizing staff through shareownership, according to Izvestia.

SberInvestments analysts expect the Central Bank to maintain the 14% rate. They have compiled six bonds aligned with this forecast specifically for investors. All securities are available in the SberInvestments app.

Investors are advised to subscribe to SberInvestments and enable notifications to receive the Central Bank’s decision promptly. Portfolios can be transferred easily via the quick transfer system, which also offers cashback of up to 15 million rubles.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of OPEC’s imminent disintegration, predicting that once Middle East stability is restored, the organization will collapse. Former President Trump previously expressed opposition to OPEC, labeling it an unlawful cartel, and advocated for the NOPEC antitrust legislation during his administration.

Dmitry Peskov confirms the possibility of a trilateral summit involving Russia, the U.S. and China at the upcoming APEC summit.

The Russian Finance Ministry successfully placed OFZ 26218 bonds totaling 51.49 billion rubles in an auction that drew bids totaling 91.82 billion rubles. The bonds carried an average yield of 15.45% per annum.

Vessels entering the restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz will face sanctions without coordination with Iran. The maritime exclusion zone covers areas from Chabahar to sections of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Details of the precise coordinates are to be announced later, according to the IRGC, which is tightening passage rules in the region.

Apple prepares to unveil its first foldable iPhone today. Historically, AAPL shares tend to decline immediately following product launches.

The Russian Finance Ministry has issued OFZ 26230 bonds worth 35.21 billion rubles, with demand totaling 72.71 billion rubles. The bonds carry an average yield of 15.97% annually.

The sale of a block of ordinary shares in PAO Sovcombank through an accelerated bookbuilding process outside the exchange has been completed. The transaction involved an existing shareholder as the seller, with Sovcombank not participating and not selling its shares. Seven institutional investors participated, closing the majority of the book. Sovco Capital Partners, the main stakeholder, increased its stake. Further details are available on the Sovcombank disclosure page.

Barclays raises its S&P 500 forecast for end-2026 to 7,950 from 7,800.