📈 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.

🌟 Russian authorities assert that the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims not at total financial control over citizens but at enhancing transaction safety and expanding capabilities. Sergei Aksakov emphasized that spreading fear about finance aims destructively, noting confidence erosion would harm the economy. This statement comes amid discussions on the digital ruble.

🇺🇸 Lufthansa is set to exercise its option to purchase an additional 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

⚠️🇺🇸 U.S. markets currently anticipate a cumulative Federal Reserve rate hike of nearly 1% over the next year, equating to almost four 0.25% increases.

✴️ Renowned American financial advisor Rick Edelman likens purchasing BTC today to buying Amazon shares in 1999.

Bill Gates has called for a slowdown in AI development, expressing concerns that the world may not be adequately prepared for such rapid advancements, according to NDTV.

The Senate has commenced voting on the CLARITY Act. View the proceedings here.

A proposed CLARITY Act failed to secure the 60 votes necessary to advance to the next stage of consideration in the Senate, receiving opposition from 41 senators. While the bill has not been entirely dismissed, it is expected to face considerable delays. Analysts indicate that it is unlikely to pass in 2026 and will probably not be reconsidered until after the midterm elections.

The government intends to extend the export ban on diesel for producers until the end of October 2026, according to sources from Vedomosti. Presently, the restrictions are in effect until September 30. This decision is attributed to postponed refinery maintenance and the necessity to replenish reserves.