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. Passenger flow in August declined by 1.3% year-on-year, impacted by flight restrictions.

U.S. bond yields are approaching the significant 5% level. Société Générale has indicated that a 10-year U.S. bond yield reaching 5.5% represents a critical threshold at which stocks begin to experience downward pressure.

U.S. lawmakers are currently deliberating the introduction of "AI emergency stop buttons" as a measure to manage potential situations in which artificial intelligence systems may become uncontrollable.

Yemeni Houthi forces have assumed full control of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, according to reports from AFP and Tasnim.

Saudi Arabia's critical East-West oil pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly sustained damage. On September 10, the Ansarullah movement, led by Houthi forces, is said to have carried out a successful attack on the pipeline. This important infrastructure transports crude oil from Abqaiq to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Official confirmation of the incident has not yet been provided.

Oil prices declined by 3%, reaching levels associated with previous interventions by the Trump administration and IEA member countries.

Shareholders of DIASOFT have approved dividends of 16 rubles per share for the first half of 2026. The cutoff date for dividend eligibility is September 21.

According to an official statement, countries participating in the IEA will initiate coordinated interventions in the oil market to reduce prices immediately after your short position in oil is closed by a margin call.

A Bloomberg survey indicates that the majority of economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady at this month’s meeting and maintain these levels through the end of 2027, despite rising market probabilities of a rate increase.

India has launched a pilot project dedicated to the tokenization of corporate bonds.

⚠️🇺🇸 Bank of America has identified an "excessive calm" in the markets, cautioning about the potential for increased volatility. According to BofA and EPFR data, $14.2 billion has been withdrawn from U.S. equity funds over the past three weeks, representing the largest outflow since January 2026. The bank notes that rising Treasury yields, oil prices surpassing $100, record increases in diesel prices, combined with investor complacency and a lack of decisive government action, contribute to the conditions for heightened market volatility.

The International Energy Agency forecasts a growing oil supply deficit by 2026, attributed to a sluggish recovery in Middle Eastern production.

The BRICS countries are the main purchasers of Russian fertilizers, according to Alexander Gilgenberg, CEO of PhosAgro.

The CEO of Coinbase has expressed an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, indicating a target price of $400,000 as a reasonable goal for the cryptocurrency.

VK is actively reducing its debt. Over the past year and a half, VK's net debt has decreased more than threefold. As of the end of the first half of 2026, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 2.3x, reflecting the company's financial stability. VK aims to maintain the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio within a medium-term range of 2 to 3 times. More information is available on the company’s website.

No official confirmation has been received from Saudi Arabia concerning the damage to the "East-West" oil pipeline.

The Russian delegation is scheduled to participate in the G20 Energy Meeting in Houston from September 14 to 16, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The British Army has commenced trials utilizing horses for reconnaissance and stealth operations. The cavalry regiment is evaluating animals equipped with camouflage coloring.

Donald Trump announced that the conflict with Iran is expected to conclude "very soon," anticipating a significant decrease in oil prices thereafter.

The final declaration of the 18th BRICS Summit has been unanimously adopted in New Delhi, according to Prime Minister Modi.

The era of a unipolar system benefiting a limited group of countries is coming to an end. The emergence of a multipolar world presents numerous challenges and faces opposition from those adhering to colonial-era perspectives. These actors categorize the world into cultivated and uncultivated regions, maintaining their advantage at the expense of others. Resistant to evolving global dynamics, they seek to limit the progress of rising competitors. According to President Putin at BRICS, institutions such as the IMF, WTO, and World Bank were established in fundamentally different political and economic circumstances and require substantial reform.