🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.

Three senior managers and shareholders of EuroTrans have been detained, according to a report by RBC.

Three senior managers and shareholders of EuroTrans have been detained, according to a report by RBC.

China’s oil demand is expected to decline by 600,000 barrels per day by the end of 2026, representing an 8.9% year-on-year decrease. This would constitute the third consecutive annual decline, driven by elevated oil prices limiting consumption and the growing adoption of electric vehicles, according to Sinopec.

Morgan Stanley reports that oil traders are retreating from long-term strategies amid uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions.

Dmitry Peskov has confirmed the possibility of a trilateral summit among Russia, the United States, and China at the forthcoming APEC summit.

Dmitry Peskov has indicated that current gas prices on the exchange have not yet reached their peak, suggesting that record levels may still be forthcoming.

Vessels entering the restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz will be subject to sanctions if they do not coordinate with Iran. The maritime exclusion zone extends from Chabahar to areas of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The IRGC will announce precise coordinates of the restricted zone at a later date. The IRGC is implementing stricter regulations concerning passage through the Hormuz region.

The Kremlin has stated that it does not intend to publicly discuss potential terms for the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

An analysis of the Ukrainian conflict highlighted skepticism concerning the new U.S. proposals for resolution. Dmitry Kiselyov pointed out the limited engagement these proposals have received, noting that ongoing actions remain unchanged. Despite amicable relations between Putin and Trump, a significant Russian-American summit involving U.S. commitments has yet to take place. Kiselyov cautioned against placing undue optimism in these new proposals.

The increased demand for physical gold in Russia is primarily driven by the transfer of savings from cash dollars, according to Moiseev, as reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

The Moscow Exchange has included DOM.RF shares in the MOEX Value Creation Index.

The first spot TRX ETF with staking is launching today in the United States. The issuer is Canary, and the ticker symbol is TRXS.

During a meeting involving Vladimir Putin, Michael Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, discussions centered on resuming negotiations with Ukraine, including the potential for a trilateral format, according to Ushakov.

The latest ADP report indicates that U.S. employment increased by 12,000 jobs, marginally exceeding the prior rise of 11,800 jobs.

Hunter Biden has officially launched his meme coin, LAPTOP, marking his entry into the competitive cryptocurrency market.

In July and August, the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project recorded its highest gas throughput to date, supported by an expanded tanker fleet that enabled increased exports. — BBG

🛢 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil market forecast, reducing the global demand prediction for 2026 by 2.5 million barrels per day to 102.45 million barrels. This anticipated decline mirrors oil crises from the 1970s and the economic shocks of 2008 and 2020. In August, global oil supply fell by 1.6 million barrels per day to 100.1 million, affected by tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

🇷🇺 Aeroflot Group's passenger traffic for the first eight months of 2026 dropped by 0.1%, totaling 37.4 million people, according to a report. The passenger flow in August declined by 1.3% year-on-year amid flight restrictions.

⚠️ U.S. bond yields near psychological 5% mark. Societe Generale warns that a 10-year U.S. bond yield of 5.5% is a threshold where stocks start feeling pressure.

🇺🇸 U.S. lawmakers are considering the implementation of "AI emergency stop buttons" to address scenarios where artificial intelligence systems might become uncontrollable.