🚨 President Putin has dismissed rumors of a new mobilization in Russia, calling them "nonsense" and labeling it a "new information attack on Russia."

📬 Today's Calendar — September 2, 2026

Russia is hosting the second day of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). Australia will release its GDP for Q2 2026 at 04:30 MSK, followed by New Zealand's central bank rate decision at 05:00 MSK and a press conference at 06:00 MSK. The U.S. will report ADP Employment figures for August at 15:15 MSK, with Canada announcing its central bank rate at 16:45 MSK. Key reports include U.S. Factory Orders at 17:00 MSK and the Beige Book at 21:00 MSK. Russia's Ministry of Finance will hold an OFZ auction. Pop earnings reports include NetApp and Hewlett Packard at 23:00 MSK and 23:05 MSK, respectively.

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🌎 The current exchange rate for USDCNY stands at 6.72, while the USDTRUB is at 88.2.

🚨 New Zealand's central bank has maintained its interest rate at 2.75%, matching expectations and up from the previous rate of 2.5%. The committee believes that a gradual tapering of monetary stimulus aligns with the goal of returning inflation to 2%.

💎 New diamond deposits discovered in Yakutia are set to boost diamond production in Russia, according to Rosnedra in an interview with RIA Novosti. For more information, visit RIA Novosti.

🚫 Alexander Grushko, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that he does not see any changes in the West's stance on sanctions that would allow for the resumption of the Black Sea grain deal, according to RIA.

✈️ The first Il-114-300 aircraft is set to be delivered to the customer in 2026, according to the United Aircraft Corporation (OAK). The aircraft has received a significant number of orders from Russian airlines. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and reported by TASS.

📰 Major enterprises in Russia are integrating into a zonal-object air defense system and are actively participating in the protection of facilities. Several companies are prioritized for addressing issues related to temporary management. The decision to end temporary management will be made at the highest level once security goals are achieved or facilities are restored, according to Minister Manturov, as reported by TASS.

🚀 The future of cryptocurrencies is promising, but the question remains: which ones will prevail? According to Kostin, private non-government cryptocurrencies face significant resistance from central banks and financial authorities due to existing monetary policies and regulations. He highlighted the emergence of an unregulated parallel market that challenges traditional financial systems. For more details, visit here.

⚠️🇮🇷 The United States and Iran exchanged powerful strikes overnight. President Trump has vowed to annihilate Iran if it continues its retaliatory attacks, according to Fox News.

⚠️🇷🇺🇪🇺 Grushko has warned of a significant risk of escalation in the Baltic region, according to RIA.

🇷🇺 The government currently has no plans to divest its controlling stake in "Rusagro". The Russian Agricultural Bank (RSHB) will continue to manage the asset, according to the bank's head, Boris Listov.

⚠️🇪🇺 EU countries have called for the abolition of the veto power in foreign policy matters. The veto system has frequently paralyzed the union's operations in recent years, while the current international situation demands that the EU act swiftly and effectively. A shift from unanimous voting to qualified majority voting has been proposed to enhance decision-making efficiency. — Euronews

⚠️🇪🇺 NATO is moving towards military confrontation with Russia, claims Grushko. "NATO is openly preparing for an aggressive war with Russia, as evidenced by the alliance's actions and rhetoric," he stated.

💎 The extension of the export duty on diamonds in Russia by six months is justified due to the "low levels" of the global diamond market and its prices, stated Aisen Nikolaev, the head of Yakutia, to RIA Novosti. Previously, the government had postponed the implementation of the export duty on diamonds, which will now take effect on March 1, 2027.

⚠️ The business sector is anticipating a reduction in the key interest rate of the Central Bank of Russia to at least 10%. This statement was made by Sergey Katyrin, President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, according to RIA.

⚠️🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated that dialogue between Russia and the United States should continue. He emphasized that finding common ground in economic matters could facilitate political discussions. Meanwhile, Bessent commented that until the conclusion of the Ukrainian conflict, there cannot be any easing of sanctions or new agreements.

🇷🇺 Support measures for RusHydro are expected to generate 450 billion rubles for the company over the next five years. The firm will maintain its investment program at the same level as the previous two years in 2027. Additionally, RusHydro will receive 170 billion rubles through the liberalization mechanism for hydropower plants. The company is not interested in constructing new thermal power plants in the Far East, according to board member Roman Berdnikov at the Eastern Economic Forum.

🛢🇮🇳🇷🇺 India is increasing its purchases of Russian ESPO oil, according to reports. This move highlights the ongoing energy collaboration between the two nations amid global market shifts. For more details, visit here.

🌟 Following the earnings reports, Dell shares surged by 8%, while Palo Alto Networks experienced a decline of 2%. For more details, visit Dell and Palo Alto Networks.