Rising mortgage rates are impeding the recovery of the housing market in the United States. The fixed rate for a 30-year mortgage has exceeded 7%.

Bank of America has indicated that U.S. stocks may be poised for a correction.

At a roundtable held at the Diplomatic Academy, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's position on Ukraine and Europe. He stated that Russia will not suspend its special military operation during ongoing negotiations. Lavrov cautioned that should Europe choose to become involved in the conflict, the situation would escalate into a different war rather than remain a special military operation. He also indicated plans to meet with Senator Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss and clarify the United States' role in the Ukraine conflict.

⚠️ Ukraine has targeted a Russian refinery, according to President Zelensky, amid ongoing attacks by Russia on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This incident comes despite former President Trump's announcement of an energy truce, reports BBG.

The Houthis have reaffirmed that navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait is safe for all vessels, with the exception of those originating from Saudi Arabia.

Wells Fargo has revised its forecast for the S&P 500, lowering the expected level to 7,700 by the end of 2026, down from the previous estimate of 7,950.

U.S. House Democrats reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine while expressing concerns that the proposed "hellish sanctions" bill targeting Russia and Iran could have unintended negative consequences. Differences over the bill remain unresolved. The legislation is scheduled for a vote later this week, according to Axios.

The Central Bank of Russia will hold an online lesson on the digital ruble for students in grades 7 through 11, as well as for college students. The session is scheduled for September 22 at 9:30 MSK. Interested participants may watch the event via the following link: watch.

On September 16, the Russian Ministry of Finance will conduct auctions for the placement of OFZ 26252 and OFZ 26238.

Ahead of the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Xi, the United States and China are engaged in discussions regarding the potential reduction of tariffs on selected goods, including agricultural products and energy, according to Bloomberg.

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has reported a halt in oil production at the Hamada and Al-Tahara fields. Additionally, the transportation of oil through pipelines has been suspended.

Tasnim News Agency has reported that Iran is not pursuing a deal with the United States. The agency dismissed assertions made by former President Trump on Truth Social, emphasizing that Iran has consistently stated it does not intend to engage in negotiations with the U.S. government, which it refers to as a "terrorist" regime.

In Russia, the commercial sale of quantum computers featuring 4, 8, and 10 qubits has commenced, according to IXBT News. The Russian company Quantum Park has announced the launch of its superconducting quantum computer series named SnowDrop. These systems, equipped with processors of 4, 8, and 10 qubits, are intended for scientific institutions, universities, and developers specializing in quantum algorithms.

Financial expert Robert Kiyosaki has issued a warning that a global financial crisis is currently unfolding. He advises that gold, silver, and Bitcoin will continue to serve as safe-haven assets.

In the past 30 days, launchpads within the Robinhood and Solana networks have generated $77.05 million, according to DropsTab. DropsTab identifies PONS as the largest launchpad on Robinhood, with PUMP and STONK leading on the Solana network.

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Vasilievskaya-Smaglyuk has reported that the national budget funds have been exhausted. Effective immediately, Ukraine will allocate funding exclusively to three areas: social expenditures, public sector employee salaries, and military maintenance.

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Vasilievskaya-Smaglyuk has reported that funds in the national budget have been depleted. Effective immediately, Ukraine will allocate financing exclusively to three sectors: social expenditures, public sector employee salaries, and military maintenance.

📈 U.S. Pending Home Sales for August rose by 0.3% month-over-month, surpassing the expected -0.2% and improving on July's -2.3%.

⬆️🛢🇷🇺 Russian oil exports via sea routes increased by 16.4% month-on-month in August, according to RTRS.

🚀 Russian bionic prosthetics manufacturer Motorica reported a revenue increase of 62%, reaching 4.3 billion rubles in the first half of 2026. Net profit for the same period soared 3.3 times year-on-year to reach 1.0 billion rubles. Previously, it was mentioned that Motorica plans to conduct an IPO on the Moscow Exchange if the Central Bank rate is 10% or lower.

🚨 Ahead, U.S. natural gas stocks data from the EIA is scheduled for release at 5:30 PM Moscow time. The expected increase is 49 billion cubic feet, compared to the previous rise of 40 billion cubic feet.