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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.

The transportation cost of oil from Black Sea ports has reached a record high, according to a report by Kommersant.

Vladimir Putin has indicated that European gas prices may increase to $1,500 per 1,000 cubic meters.

Former President Trump stated that CIA Director John Ratcliffe is extensively involved in all aspects of the negotiations concerning Ukraine.

RBC is considering increasing its stake in the advertising platform Hyper AdTech to 100%. The acquisition of the remaining 40% is estimated to cost between 300 million and 650 million rubles. A full buyout of the platform would enable RBC to remove another strategic investor who may be a potential competitor. — Ъ

Recent data from Bank of America indicates a significant decline in inflows into China-listed ETFs in the United States since May.

Russia will suspend gas supplies to Armenia for 11 days due to pipeline maintenance, according to TASS.

The price of coking coal has increased by more than 25% since early August, reaching mid-September levels comparable to those observed in spring 2024.

The Moscow Exchange expects an increase in liquidity during an additional trading hour, according to Boris Blokhin's statement on Radio RBC.

Shell indicated that the loss of 20 million tons of LNG from the Middle East will be largely offset by supplies from the United States. Some analysts suggest that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and other transport corridors may be part of a long-term strategy aimed at increasing the U.S. share in the global energy market. Amid the Middle Eastern blockades, former President Trump continues to offer U.S. oil and LNG to key global buyers, positioning them as a viable alternative.

GSK announced that its lung cancer drug, Jideytro, met the primary endpoint in its clinical study, with 94% of patients experiencing complete or partial tumor regression.