Existing home sales in the United States declined 2% in August, surpassing analysts' expectations of a 0.2% decrease and reversing a 1.7% decline in the prior month.

Canada is undertaking its largest military reorganization in three decades to bolster readiness for a potential major conflict, The Globe and Mail reports.

European traders now anticipate three ECB interest rate increases by mid-2027, according to Bloomberg.

U.S. natural gas stockpiles are scheduled for update at 17:30 MSK, with forecasts indicating no change from the previous week's level of 30 billion cubic feet.

The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose by 10 basis points to 4.53%.

Yemen's Houthis assured that freedom of navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains secure and uninterrupted, citing limited military activity.

U.S. EIA reports a weekly increase of 40 billion cubic feet in natural gas reserves, beating analyst forecasts of 35 BCF and previous week's 30 BCF.

Russia's MOEX Index surpasses 2,300 amid positive trading sentiment.

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has declined to 10% of its pre-conflict levels, according to the IMF.

Traders are increasingly positioning for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week, Bloomberg reports.

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates again next month, according to Bloomberg sources.

Crypto exchange Bybit to launch European 'super app' featuring banking functions. The platform will enable users to trade derivatives, tokenized stocks, and spot cryptocurrencies. For additional information, visit here.

The head of the Bank for International Settlements warns that the rapid increase in AI investments, propelled by market hype, could threaten financial stability if companies do not meet investor return expectations.

Brent crude oil surpasses $106 amid market momentum.

Russia’s Sovcomflot to review 2030 strategic plan at September 16 board meeting.

Germany's Porsche, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, has divested Bugatti for €1 billion.

Iran has resumed production of ballistic missiles, according to reports by the Wall Street Journal.

Europe’s gas prices are surging anew, nearing levels seen during the December 2022 energy crisis. On key trading hubs, day-ahead prices have exceeded $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters. As autumn progresses and the heating season approaches, opportunities to replenish gas reserves are diminishing, Gazprom said.

Germany to Impose 25% Tax on Cryptocurrency Profits from 2027, Ending One-Year Tax Exemption

The indicator shows the crypto market has remained in the "greed" zone for 20 consecutive days.

The Russian Finance Ministry has announced the successful placement of OFZ 26218 bonds, totaling 51.49 billion rubles. The auction attracted significant demand, reaching 91.82 billion rubles. The bonds carry an average yield of 15.45% annually.