๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ Reports are circulating that Canada plans to use the yuan instead of the US dollar for trade with China. However, there have been no official statements or publications from major media outlets regarding this topic.
๐ The Russian stock index IMOEX experienced a decline following the visit of the CIA chief to Moscow. This visit came after a Wall Street Journal article suggested that the trip was intended to caution President Putin against escalating tensions rather than negotiating over Ukraine. The last hope for growth lies in Kanye West's performance at the Gazprom Arena.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ The United States may impose additional tariffs against Canada, according to BBG.
๐จ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ China and India are strengthening their relations as discussions in Beijing addressed the contentious border issue and bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue in India in 2027, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
๐ SoftBank plans to issue bonds worth $20 billion. The raised funds will be allocated to AI capital expenditures and a deal with OpenAI.
๐จ๐บ๐ธ Bloomberg reports on the "Bessent Put" in bonds, highlighting its full-scale implementation. The Treasury is committed to supporting the bond market. Previously, Bessent indicated that the repurchase of long bonds could be increased if necessary, signaling to markets that the Treasury will not back down easily. Bessent aims to maintain market stability and avoid missteps ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S. Congress.
โก Demand for charging stations for electric vehicles and hybrids has surged due to fuel shortages, leading to a significant increase in traffic for electric charging station operators and heightened investor interest in this sector. The average utilization rate of the network in Moscow is nearing breakeven, with companies reporting queues at popular locations and planning to install additional stations. โ ะช
๐ท๐บ A patient at a capital city's hospital ordered a drug delivery, as reported by REN TV.
๐ท๐บ Major Russian marketplaces have increased the burden on sellers over the past year by raising commission rates and logistics costs. On Ozon, these fees have surged from an average of 18.6% to 47.8% of the product's base price, while on Wildberries, they have risen from 31.9% to 42.7% โ ะช.
โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Consumer loans in Russia have become more expensive again, as banks raised the cost of such loans in August despite a decrease in the key interest rate. By the end of the month, the minimum total cost of cash loans exceeded 21% per annum, up from 20.6% at the end of July, according to Izvestia.
๐ข Brent crude oil prices have dipped below $87 per barrel. This decline is part of ongoing market fluctuations influenced by various economic factors. Investors are closely monitoring the situation as they assess potential impacts on global energy markets. For more detailed insights, visit this link.
๐จ Australia โ The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August shows a month-on-month increase of +1%, surpassing expectations of +0.8% and contrasting with the previous -0.1%. Year-on-year, inflation stands at +3.5%, slightly above the anticipated +3.3% but lower than the previous rate of +3.8%. These latest figures have raised the risk of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia in November, according to ANZ Research.
๐ The NKHP IFRS report for the first quarter of 2026 shows a profit of 689.9 million rubles, a decrease from the profit of 931.1 million rubles reported in the same period last year.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has sharply criticized his protรฉgรฉ Bessent's decision to intervene in the U.S. government bond market, calling it a mistake in a recent article for the WSJ. It was previously reported that on the Kalshi platform, bets are increasing that Bessent will mismanage these interventions, a move deemed inadvisable just ahead of the November midterm elections.
๐ The volume of Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed $2 billion in circulation.