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.

Saudi Arabia's oil reserves available for sale are rapidly depleting due to a blockade imposed by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, damage to refineries and the key East-West pipeline, as well as ongoing attacks on Saudi Aramco's infrastructure, analysts report.

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🗓 Today's Calendar — September 14, 2026

The G20 energy meeting commences in Houston, coinciding with the EU Arctic Summit in Finland. Discussions regarding the potential departure of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom are scheduled. Additionally, the U.S. envoy to Belarus, John Koel, has arrived in Minsk.

Switzerland will release the August Producer Price Index (PPI) at 09:30 MSC.
Canada will publish the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 15:30 MSC.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak at 18:15 MSC.

The Moscow Exchange markets opened today at 09:00 MSC.

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In foreign exchange news, the US dollar is currently trading at 6.70 against the Chinese yuan (USDCNY) and at 88 against the Russian ruble (USDTRUB).

The price of oil has increased by 3%. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the Saudi East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, has been suspended. Additionally, Yemeni Houthi forces have gained control of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

The IMOEX index increased by 1% during the morning session.

The Trump administration has notified Gulf countries that its future discussions with Tehran will prioritize addressing Iran's nuclear program, rather than the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNN. Concurrently, former President Trump has repeatedly promoted U.S. oil to key international buyers, asserting, "Hormuz is closed, buy from the U.S."

Fuel prices at gas stations in Germany have risen significantly in response to the escalating situation around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, following advances by Yemeni Houthi forces, according to reports from Bild.

British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell stated at a forum in Kyiv that the "Anchorage Compromise" concerning Ukraine is no longer viable. The options for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which were previously discussed at the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska, are no longer under consideration. Additionally, Boris Johnson called for the use of frozen Russian assets to finance military assistance to Ukraine and support ongoing efforts against Russia.

Former President Trump has stated that he requested President Zelensky refrain from targeting Russian refineries.

Recently removed from Russia's registry of foreign agents, an expert promptly contacted IT specialists and AI developers with an important message.

Republican senators have released an updated version of the CLARITY Act, describing it as their final proposal to Democrats. Yesterday, Senate Democrats convened an emergency meeting to discuss the bill. A Senate vote is expected on September 15. Further details are available here.