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.

💥✴️ ZCash community has voted to accelerate block formation in the network by three times, reducing the time to 25 seconds!

⚠️🇷🇺 The Central Bank is examining the Eurotrans default for signs of manipulation and insider trading, reported to journalists by Central Bank Deputy Chairman Mikhail Mamuta. Read more.

🛢 United States natural gas inventory reports show an increase, with EIA announcing levels at +44 BCF. This surpasses the previous week's figure of +40 BCF but falls short of the expected +49 BCF.

🗳️ Market expectations for a Democratic victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections have surged to a record high of 60%. Just a year ago, the chance of Democrats winning was only 22%. Since the beginning of the Iran conflict, this likelihood has increased by 20%. There are 47 days left until the elections.

⬆️🛢🇺🇸 Fuel prices in the United States are set to rise sharply again, potentially dealing a significant blow to the economy, reports WAPO.

⚡️According to Bank of America, there's an increasing demand for electricity, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. Data from EEI indicates that electricity generation in the United States has hit a record high, surpassing 100,000 GWh for the first time. Electricity price growth in the U.S. has outpaced inflation for over a year, reports Bloomberg.

⚠️ Former President Donald Trump is reportedly set to sign a bill imposing "devastating sanctions" against Russia, according to AP citing a White House representative.

❗️🚫🛢 The Hormuz Strait will remain closed as long as Trump and Netanyahu stay in power, according to Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader.

🔼🇺🇸 AMD shares rose by 6% as the company plans to increase prices on most of its products by 10% due to rising semiconductor acquisition costs.