A Russian representative is scheduled to attend the G20 energy summit in Houston next week, according to the White House and RTRS.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has updated its oil market forecast, lowering the projected global demand for 2026 by 2.5 million barrels per day to 102.45 million barrels. This expected decrease reflects patterns observed during the oil crises of the 1970s as well as the economic shocks experienced in 2008 and 2020. In August, global oil supply declined by 1.6 million barrels per day to 100.1 million, influenced by tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Aeroflot Group's passenger traffic for the first eight months of 2026 decreased by 0.1%, reaching a total of 37.4 million passengers, according to a recent report. In August, passenger traffic declined by 1.3% year-on-year, impacted by flight restrictions.

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.

Elon Musk has announced the forthcoming introduction of Tesla Semi electric trucks in Europe.

Dmitry Medvedev has once again dismissed rumors regarding mobilization in Russia. He stated that these rumors are unfounded and are intended as provocations to influence public sentiment ahead of the State Duma elections.

In response to the 99% decline of his meme coin, LAPTOP, Hunter Biden stated, "We are doing our best."

🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has plummeted to a record low of 16%, according to La Tribune.

⚠️🇩🇪 German auto components manufacturer Prinz & Co. Stahlrohre has announced its bankruptcy after 130 years of operation, as reported by Bild.

🛢 Former President Donald Trump indicated the potential for the U.S. to exit Iran unless a decision is made to remain and potentially take control of oil resources, similar to actions taken in Venezuela.

⚠️🧠 Slowing AI development will lead the U.S. to lag behind China, according to House Speaker Johnson, in response to Anthropic's call to decelerate AI growth.

⚠️ France’s 10-year bond yields have hit a 24-year high. The country's debt servicing in 2026 is projected at 65 billion euros, surpassing its spending on defense and education, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

🌟 Former U.S. President Trump dismisses calls to slow down AI development, citing Chinese competition, reports WAPO.

🚨🇷🇺 Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, ruled out the possibility of slowing the development of artificial intelligence. More details can be found in the report.

🚨🌍 At a BRICS+ meeting, Xi Jinping urged countries in the Global South to reform and enhance the international financial architecture.

🇺🇸 The allocation of foreign investors in U.S. stocks has reached a historic high of 60%, according to data from LSEG and the Federal Reserve.

⬆️🛢🇺🇸 The average price of diesel in the United States continues to rapidly reach new records ahead of the midterm congressional elections. Trump urged Zelensky to stop "cutting off diesel" in Russia, as it is harmful.

🔍🇺🇸 Goldman and Citi anticipate a rate hike by the Federal Reserve at the meeting on September 16. Players estimate the probability of the Fed rate hike in the upcoming week has exceeded 86%—according to CME FedWatch data. Ahead of the FOMC meeting, Trump reiterated that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world.

🗞️ BTC poised as the coming week could prove pivotal for the crypto market. On September 15, the Senate will vote on the CLARITY Act bill. Meanwhile, September 16 marks the FOMC meeting.

⚠️🛢️ Regional talks initially set for September 14 in Oman, involving Iran, Iraq, and other neighboring nations to discuss safe commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, have been postponed in the "interest of reaching a consensus."

⚠️ In a meeting with Republican leadership in Dublin, Donald Trump discussed the unification of Ireland. He also announced plans to lift U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey. Previously, Trump backed Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, which Britain considers its own. Experts view these actions as a significant U.S. move against Britain. The Telegraph reports that leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will discuss exiting the UK on September 14.