⚠️🇺🇦 US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Moscow on Saturday for talks with Russia. However, sources close to the Kremlin express skepticism, noting previous visits by Witkoff and Kushner have yielded little progress. They doubt any acceptable proposals will be brought this time either. — BBG

The United States is currently engaged in negotiations with Ukraine concerning a Patriot license, according to Senator Rubio. He emphasized that even if Ukraine secures a U.S. license, it would take several years to establish factories for the production of Patriot systems.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Russia is scheduled for release today at 19:00 Moscow time.

A global diesel fuel shortage, caused by Russia’s export ban and shipment disruptions from the Middle East, has allowed U.S. producers to increase exports to record levels and subsequently raise prices. For more details, read here.

The Russian Finance Ministry has resumed auctions for government bonds (OFZ) following a two-month suspension. On September 2, it successfully issued a variable-coupon bond totaling 1 trillion rubles. For further information, please visit Эксперт.

The number of holders of tokenized shares has increased by 134% month-over-month, reaching 1.9 million individuals. Since the beginning of the year, this figure has risen by 1,360%. Analysts attribute this growth to the rapid adoption of tokenization, highly anticipated IPOs such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, as well as increased demand for 24/7 trading, a feature now offered by crypto exchanges in contrast to traditional markets.

ChemicalMed announces the launch of its inaugural bond issue, SPB-001R-01. The order book will open on September 3 at 11:00 AM (MSK). The bond has a maturity of three years (1,080 days) with an annual coupon rate of up to 22.5%, payable monthly. A call option is available after 1.5 years (March 1, 2028), offering an effective yield to call (YTP) of up to 24.97%.

Financial results for the first half of 2026 (IFRS) indicate a 19% year-on-year increase in revenue to 4.4 billion rubles, with gross profit rising 26% year-on-year to 1.8 billion rubles.

Former President Trump forecasts a decline in oil prices.

The U.S. Mint has issued a $1 coin featuring former President Donald Trump.

The United States intends to manufacture 50% of the global semiconductor supply by the end of the current presidential term, stated U.S. Commerce Secretary Latnik.

The Hill reports that a third attempt to impeach former President Trump appears likely following the congressional elections.

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✴️ According to a recent presentation, the Bitcoin Cycle Momentum indicator indicates a strong likelihood of a sustained bullish rally in BTC.

Former President Trump forecasts a decline in oil prices.

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On September 3, 2026, Russia observed the Day of Rowan Fires and hosted the third day of the Eastern Economic Forum, during which President Putin addressed the plenary session. Australia, Japan, China, India, and Russia released their Services/Composite PMI data for August, while Switzerland and Turkey disclosed inflation and GDP figures. The Eurozone and the United States also published economic indicators, including initial jobless claims and trade balances. Earnings reports from Ciena, Lululemon, Docusign, and Ambarella were anticipated.

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In foreign exchange news, the US dollar is currently trading at 6.72 against the Chinese yuan and 88.5 against the Russian ruble.

Australia's Services PMI declined to 53.2 from 53.6, while the Composite PMI decreased to 52.7 from 53.2 in August, reflecting a modest slowdown in economic activity.

Sberbank anticipates potential pauses in the Central Bank of Russia's key rate reductions, with no indications of an upcoming rate increase. CEO Herman Gref projects the key interest rate to be between 11% and 12% by year-end. Deputy Chairman and CFO Taras Skvortsov estimates a 50% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September, followed by a pause.