๐จ๐ข The United States has attacked a second oil tanker near Jask, according to IRIB News. This incident adds to ongoing tensions in the region, particularly concerning Iran and its oil exports. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท The United States has confirmed attacks on Iranian oil tankers. A U.S. official stated that American forces struck several Iranian tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to new attempts of missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship.
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ Trump has instructed U.S. agencies to exclude Canadian products from $50 billion in annual government procurement plans. The directive comes after he referred to Canada in derogatory terms on his platform, Truth Social.
๐ฅโ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran has launched massive retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets in the Middle East. Reports indicate that several dozen rockets have already been fired. This escalation follows increasing tensions in the region, with significant implications for geopolitical stability. For further details, please visit SEPA NEWS, SNN, FARS, and TASNIM.
๐ฌ Todayโs Calendar - September 9, 2026
China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August will be released at 04:30 Moscow time. The U.S. Energy Department will provide short-term oil market forecasts at 19:00. ECB President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak at 20:00, followed by U.S. API oil inventory data at 23:30.
Russian President Putin will hold talks with the Vietnamese President in Moscow. The Russian Ministry of Finance will auction OFZ bonds 26218 and 26230. In the U.S., Bessent is expected to announce updated buyback parameters for government bonds, including 10 and 20-year notes. Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, while Hunter Biden will launch his meme coin, LAPTOP.
Upcoming earnings reports include Sberbank at 09:50 and Chewy at 14:05.
China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August will be released at 04:30 Moscow time. The U.S. Energy Department will provide short-term oil market forecasts at 19:00. ECB President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak at 20:00, followed by U.S. API oil inventory data at 23:30.
Russian President Putin will hold talks with the Vietnamese President in Moscow. The Russian Ministry of Finance will auction OFZ bonds 26218 and 26230. In the U.S., Bessent is expected to announce updated buyback parameters for government bonds, including 10 and 20-year notes. Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone, while Hunter Biden will launch his meme coin, LAPTOP.
Upcoming earnings reports include Sberbank at 09:50 and Chewy at 14:05.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran's oil export revenues are dwindling due to a maritime blockade imposed by the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal. Since mid-July, no Iranian oil tanker has crossed the blockade line, leading to an 85% drop in shipments in August. Iranian oil reserves on tankers outside the Persian Gulf have plummeted from 90 million to 29 million barrels and could be depleted by mid-October. This loss of a key currency source is exacerbating the economic crisis in Tehran.
๐บ๐ธ๐ป๐ช The United States is seeking to expand its access to Venezuela's natural resources, aiming not only for oil but also for gold and mineral reserves. This move comes as the U.S. looks to tap into Venezuela's wealth beyond its petroleum resources, highlighting a strategic interest in the country's diverse mineral assets. For more details, visit RTRS.
๐จ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ Former President Trump has banned the import of alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles from Canada. He has also instructed U.S. agencies to exclude Canadian goods from $50 billion annual government procurement plans.
๐ท๐ธ President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ announced parliamentary elections in Serbia, set to take place on October 25.
๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ต Xi Jinping has joined Vladimir Putin in a commitment to strengthen relations with the DPRK.
โ ๏ธ Analysts expect a pause in the reduction of the key interest rate by the Central Bank of Russia this Friday, according to a survey by RIA Novosti. The Central Bank is likely to maintain the key rate at 14%, as indicated by the consensus forecast from TASS.
โ ๏ธ๐ท๐บ Severstal anticipates a decline in steel consumption in the Russian market during 2026-2027. Imports from China and Kazakhstan continue to exert pressure on the Russian steel market. The influx of low-quality products has worsened competition in the finished goods segment, according to the company.
๐๐ท๐บ In August, banks issued auto loans totaling 183.7 billion rubles, marking a record since October of last year. This increase was driven by a worsening fuel shortage, leading to higher demand for electric vehicles and diesel cars, as well as expectations of rising recycling fees. โ ะช
โ ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ The "Bond King," Jeff Gundlach of DoubleLine, warns that U.S. bond yields are set to continue rising. He advises investors to steer clear of 30-year bonds globally. Gundlach also points out that the yields on two-year U.S. bonds do not align with the Federal Reserve's rate. He suggests that the Fed's key rate should be increased by 0.50%.
๐จ๐จ๐ณ China's inflation data for August reveals an uptick in consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month, exceeding expectations of 0.3%, while the year-on-year increase was 0.8%, matching forecasts but higher than July's 0.5%. Additionally, the Producer Price Index (PPI) showed a 3.8% year-on-year rise, surpassing the anticipated 3.6% and up from 3.5% previously. Inflation in China accelerated in August.
๐จ Iran is quietly easing currency controls and turning to cryptocurrencies like USDT and BTC to sustain trade amid US sanctions and blockades, according to the Financial Times.