Saudi Arabia's available oil reserves are rapidly diminishing due to a blockade by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, damage to refineries and the critical East-West pipeline, as well as continued attacks on Saudi Aramco's infrastructure, according to analysts.

Former President Trump announced that several department heads, including Senator Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent, will temporarily assume the functions of the White House press secretary. Recently, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance served in the capacity of "temporary Caroline Levitt."

Speculators have established a net long position on the Japanese yen for the first time since February, according to a report by Reuters.

Russia has commenced a constructive dialogue with Ethiopia concerning the supply of fertilizers, according to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, as reported by VESTI.

Tesla's share of the U.S. electric vehicle market has exceeded 50%, rising from 41% in 2025, according to a report by WSJ.

⚠️🇺🇸 Certain experts predict a swift increase in inflation expectations in the United States, driven by the rapid rise in global energy and agricultural commodity prices. The Federal Reserve is expected to implement a full series of interest rate hikes, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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

⚠️🇩🇪 German auto components manufacturer Prinz & Co. Stahlrohre has declared bankruptcy after 130 years of operation, according to a report by Bild.

Former President Donald Trump suggested that the United States may withdraw from Iran unless a decision is made to maintain a presence and possibly assume control of the nation's oil resources, drawing a comparison to previous actions in Venezuela.

House Speaker Johnson stated that slowing artificial intelligence development could cause the United States to fall behind China, responding to Anthropic's proposal to decelerate AI growth.

France’s 10-year bond yields have reached a 24-year high. The country’s debt servicing costs in 2026 are projected to amount to 65 billion euros, exceeding expenditures on defense and education, according to Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed calls to slow down artificial intelligence development, citing competition from China, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Kirill Dmitriev, Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has dismissed the possibility of slowing the development of artificial intelligence. More details are available in the report.

At a BRICS+ meeting, Xi Jinping called on countries in the Global South to reform and strengthen the international financial architecture.

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

The average price of diesel in the United States continues to rise rapidly, reaching new record levels ahead of the midterm congressional elections. Former President Trump urged President Zelensky to cease restrictions on diesel supplies from Russia, citing the negative impact of such measures.

Goldman Sachs and Citibank anticipate a Federal Reserve rate increase at the September 16 meeting. Market participants estimate that the probability of a rate hike next week has surpassed 86%, according to CME FedWatch data. In the lead-up to the FOMC meeting, former President Trump reiterated his position that the United States should maintain the lowest interest rates globally.

Bitcoin is positioned for a potentially pivotal week in the cryptocurrency market. On September 15, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act bill. Additionally, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will take place on September 16.

Regional talks originally scheduled for September 14 in Oman, involving Iran, Iraq, and other neighboring countries to discuss secure commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, have been postponed in the interest of reaching a consensus.

During a meeting with Republican leadership in Dublin, Donald Trump addressed the issue of Irish unification and announced intentions to remove U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey. Previously, Trump had expressed support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, which is contested by Britain. Analysts interpret these developments as a notable shift in U.S. policy concerning the United Kingdom. According to The Telegraph, representatives from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are scheduled to discuss the possibility of leaving the UK on September 14.