📰 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign on September 25-26 upon returning from the United States. Previously, Vucic had repeatedly stated that the world is on the brink of a "big war."

The prevailing expectation on Wall Street is that the European Central Bank will raise the interest rate by 0.25% at the meeting scheduled for September 10.

Pakistan is reportedly contemplating involvement in the conflict by conducting strikes against the Houthis in Yemen at the request of Saudi Arabia, according to Hayom News. This potential development signifies Pakistan's consideration of aligning its military actions with Saudi interests amid escalating tensions resulting from the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

Dell's stock rose by 4% as the company announced plans to raise $4 billion through a bond offering to refinance its debt.

The U.S. Treasury Department will raise the purchase volume of long-term bonds to $6 billion per operation, up from the current $4 billion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam have endorsed a cooperation package aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, according to RIA. The two countries will transition to trading in their national currencies, and Russia plans to implement visa-free travel for Vietnamese citizens in the near future. Vietnam intends to increase the number of private and charter flights to Russia and enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sectors. Additionally, both nations will explore investment opportunities, particularly in the fields of energy and industry.

Global oil reserves declined by 400 million barrels in 2026 and are projected to continue decreasing through the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Bitcoin is encountering a key resistance zone between $84,000 and $85,000, a level characterized by substantial trading volumes in the past, according to Glassnode.

Apple shares declined by 1.5% following the announcement of its first foldable iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Crypto wallet MetaMask is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Consensys, the developer behind Ethereum and MetaMask, has established MetaMask as a separate company under the same brand name.

Former President Trump has predicted that the conflict in Iran will conclude immediately following the midterm elections.

🛢🇺🇸 Former President Trump addressed gasoline prices in the United States, noting that a reduction will require additional time.

Apple has increased the prices of all previous iPhone models by $100 following the release of its latest models.

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has indicated that the ongoing El Niño event, which is currently affecting global weather patterns, has a 75% probability of becoming a historic event by exceeding all records since 1950. The phenomenon is expected to intensify throughout the year, thereby increasing its measurable impact on global weather. Forecasters suggest it may develop into the strongest El Niño since 1877. This could result in Eastern Pacific waters warming by at least 3 degrees Celsius, paralleling the severe 1877-78 event. — BBG

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center has reported that a significant El Niño event, currently affecting global weather patterns, has a 75% probability of becoming the most intense on record since 1950. The event is expected to intensify throughout the year, leading to increasingly predictable impacts on worldwide weather. Forecasts suggest it may become the strongest El Niño since 1877, potentially causing Eastern Pacific sea surface temperatures to rise by at least 3 degrees Celsius, comparable to the severe 1877-78 episode. — BBG

Russian T-Bank has introduced a service allowing clients to trade on the stock exchange through external AI agents. Investors can connect their brokerage accounts to AI agents powered by neural networks, including Claude, DeepSeek, and ChatGPT. These agents assist with market analysis, order placement, stop-loss management, and tax accounting. All transactions require human approval. Further details are available here.

In the United States, existing home sales for August declined by 2% month-over-month. This decrease contrasts with the anticipated reduction of 0.2% and follows a prior decline of 1.7%.

Canada is undertaking its largest military reorganization in 30 years to prepare for a potential major conflict, according to The Globe and Mail.

Traders have fully anticipated three European Central Bank interest rate hikes by mid-2027, according to Bloomberg.

🚨 Upcoming Report: U.S. Natural Gas – EIA Stock Levels at 17:30 MSK (Expected: — / Previous: +30 BCF).

The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose by 10 basis points, reaching 4.53% for the day.