💼 In Sberbank's forecast, the key interest rate is expected to drop to 10-12%. This level would enable the economy to return to full-fledged investments, according to Alexander Vedyakhin, the bank's first deputy chairman. Meanwhile, corporate lending is showing signs of revival, with over 900 billion rubles issued in the past two months, although businesses are primarily borrowing for current needs. For more details, visit IS "Vesti".

🚨 Gas prices in the Netherlands have reached a record high of €2.66 per liter. Meanwhile, diesel prices in the United States have surged to their highest point since April. Additionally, the price of AI-92 gasoline on the exchange in Russia has also hit a record level.

🛢🇺🇸🇻🇪 Chevron is set to expand its operations in Venezuela, planning to more than double its production through a $7 billion investment over the next five years, according to a report from CNBC.

🚀 The number and volume of short positions in the Nasdaq 100 have surged significantly, according to Goldman Sachs. The net shorts in futures have reached their highest level in many years.

⚠️🇪🇺🇷🇺 The German Foreign Minister has threatened sanctions against a "large number" of Russians, according to TASS.

🧠 Goldman Sachs reports a continuing positive correlation between the implementation of AI and rising youth unemployment. As automation and artificial intelligence technologies advance, the employment landscape for young workers is significantly impacted. The study highlights the need for strategic approaches to address these challenges in the job market.

🇷🇺 The Ministry of Finance has placed OFZ 29031 bonds at auction.

🇷🇺 The exchange rate for the Chinese Yuan against the Russian Ruble stands at CNYRUB = 13.

🚨 The United States has issued a strong warning against supporting the Iranian and Russian regimes. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent emphasized that no one should back these governments, urging everyone to steer clear. He noted that airlines, maritime transport, and digital assets could become targets of sanctions. The U.S. plans to systematically eliminate bad actors from the global scene. For more details, visit Fox News.

🚀 Bitcoin is soaring, reminiscent of its performance in 2023. A presentation has highlighted this trend, capturing the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. For more details, visit this link.

⚠️ Analysts have raised the inflation forecast for Russia in 2026 to 6.6%, up from 6.2%. Meanwhile, they have downgraded the GDP growth forecast for the same year to 0.5%, down from 0.6%. This information comes from a survey conducted by the Central Bank of Russia.

🇷🇺 On September 8, MGKL announced operational results for the 8-month period ending in 2026. For more details, visit here.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of China. The relations between Russia and China are developing dynamically. For more details, read the full transcript of the meeting here.

🍫 The global cocoa market may face a supply deficit for the first time in three years due to the intensification of El Niño, threatening production in key growing regions. A shortfall of 300,000 to 400,000 tons is anticipated for the 2026-2027 season. — BBG

🇷🇺 The developer "Samolet" is not currently planning to enter new regional markets, according to a report by RIA.

⚠️ Analysts predict that the average key interest rate of the Central Bank of Russia will remain at 14.5% in 2026, consistent with previous forecasts of 14.5%. This information comes from a recent survey conducted by the Central Bank.

⚠️🇺🇸 On the Kalshi platform, bets are rapidly increasing that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September.

🚀 Spot inflows into XRP ETFs continue despite outflows from spot BTC ETFs, according to Coindesk.

🚀 Uber's stock saw a 2% increase as the company announced plans to lay off 3,300 employees, which represents 10% of its workforce.