Sber Bank has reported a 19% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first eight months of 2026, totaling 1,332.7 billion rubles. In August, the bank's net profit under RAS rose by 14.2%, reaching 169.1 billion rubles.

Russian pharmaceutical company Promomed has introduced tirzepatide, a medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, marking the first drug of its kind available on the Kazakhstani market. More details here.

Google plans to invest 13 billion euros in AI infrastructure in Finland during 2027-2028.

Nokia's shares are scheduled to re-enter the Euro Stoxx 50 index on September 21.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concerns regarding the volume of Ukrainian orders placed in Germany. He highlighted that Germany is a leading contributor of financial and military assistance to Kyiv and must justify the associated expenditures to German taxpayers. Wadephul emphasized that Ukraine's military orders should provide greater benefits to Germany's defense industry.

🛢️ Brent oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel. Experts suggest that misinformation may be disseminated via former President Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, and the news outlet Axios, potentially aimed at influencing oil prices downward. Announcements under consideration include possible peace talks with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, among other developments.

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

🇺🇦 On September 15, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in a roundtable discussion on Ukraine at the Diplomatic Academy, as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Koxon has departed from the AI industry, citing concerns that the competitive race to develop AI systems could pose an existential threat to humanity. He expressed apprehension that some AI developers believe these technologies might lead to human extinction by the end of the decade. Further information can be found in the article from the Wall Street Journal.

In August 2026, the Russian budget recorded revenues of 691 billion rubles from dividend payments, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Russia's federal budget deficit for January-August 2026 is provisionally reported at 5.8 trillion rubles, equivalent to 2.5% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance. For further details, please refer to the official release.

In recent remarks, CZ recommended that governments consider incorporating both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) into their national cryptocurrency reserves.

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

Starting July 2027, the Federal Tax Service of Russia will be authorized to monitor devices of digital ruble holders, 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, please refer to the source.

Russia is considering legalizing the transfer of shares to company employees. The State Duma will review legislation intended to motivate company staff through share ownership, according to Izvestia.

Вы ещё не готовы к ставке в эту пятницу?

Аналитики СберИнвестиций прогнозируют сохранение ключевой ставки Банком России на уровне 14%. Для вашего удобства они подготовили подборку из шести облигаций, соответствующих этому сценарию.

Все бумаги доступны в мобильном приложении СберИнвестиции.

Облигации под ставку. Рекомендуем подписаться на СберИнвестиции и включить уведомления, чтобы первыми узнать о решении Центробанка.

Напоминаем, что перевести свой портфель в СберИнвестиции можно всего в два клика через систему быстрых переводов. Кроме того, доступен кешбэк до 15 миллионов рублей.

До встречи в пятницу!

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent has cautioned about the inevitable disintegration of OPEC, predicting that "one fine day, the situation in the Middle East will stabilize, and OPEC will fall apart." Earlier, on April 20, 2021, former President Trump expressed his longstanding opposition to OPEC, characterizing it as an unlawful cartel. During his administration, the NOPEC antitrust bill targeting OPEC was actively pursued.

Several commercial vessels have been targeted in the northern Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident took place 24 kilometers northwest of Port Rashid, United Arab Emirates. Iranian authorities have indicated a potential for escalation, with senior officials issuing increasingly firm warnings, as reported by Western media.

The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Hungary's lawsuit challenging the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The court determined that it lacks jurisdiction over the matter, as it pertains directly to political decisions related to the EU's common foreign and security policy. Further details are available here.

According to Glassnode, over 50% of Solana blocks are produced in Frankfurt and Amsterdam, with Frankfurt accounting for 33% and Amsterdam contributing 19%.

⬆️ Logistics restrictions in the Azov-Black Sea basin and shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly increase global wheat prices in the latter half of the current agricultural season (January-June 2027), forecasts Vladimir Petrichenko, CEO of ProZerno. Global wheat prices in the second half of the 2026/27 season could exceed $330/ton according to experts.