📈🇷🇺 Steel production in Russia increased by 5% year-on-year in August 2026. This marks the third consecutive month of growth in metal production, according to Chermet.

🇷🇺 The pre-installation of "Alice AI" is being enshrined in law, according to reports. For more details, visit this link.

🚀 Russia has officially launched 5G connectivity, according to the Ministry of Digital Development. In the initial phase, 5G is available in 16 cities, with plans to expand to an additional 50 cities by the end of 2026.

🚨 Bitwise is shutting down its DOGE ETF less than a year after its launch, citing poor demand and low liquidity. The ETF, with ticker BWOW, will have its last trading day on the NYSE on October 14.

⚠️🇱🇹 Lithuania will be under scrutiny if it hosts nuclear weapons, according to Peskov. This statement follows reports that Lithuania is considering lifting its ban on the deployment of nuclear arms.

⚠️🇷🇺🇺🇸 All Android users, unlike Apple users, will have access to 5G. The availability of 5G for iPhone owners depends on a decision from Apple, according to the Ministry of Digital Development.

🇷🇺 The Russian ruble is strengthening as expectations rise for a significant increase in export currency earnings due to a spike in oil prices — Ъ.

🚴‍♂️ Despite a decline in rented electric scooter trips in the first half of 2026, demand increased by 3% over eight months. More citizens are using personal mobility devices as part of the transportation system rather than for recreational purposes. — Ъ

🇷🇺 SBER does not anticipate any dramatic increase in reserves as the situation aligns with forecasts. The cost of risk for corporate loans at SBER is rising, but it is not considered critical, according to Gref.

💥🇰🇵 In North Korea, under Kim Jong Un's leadership, a "burst of fun" has begun as new shopping centers, resorts, and stores are opening across the country. The authorities are encouraging consumption, according to RTRS.

🧠 Anthropic has restricted access to its language model, Claude, for several researchers who could potentially use AI to develop biological weapons, according to the New York Times.

🌍 Huge opportunities are emerging for bilateral trade settlements in CBDC between India and Russia. Trade transactions in CBDC are significantly more efficient. Most of the oil purchased by India from Russia is being paid for in Indian rupees, according to Gref, RTRS.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 President Vladimir Putin plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS summit, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

🚨 Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that U.S. Treasury interventions and media misinformation cannot halt the rise in oil prices. The remarks come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and highlight the resilience of the oil market despite external pressures. For more details, visit here.

🛢🇺🇸 Under President Biden, rising oil and gasoline prices have been attributed to Putin. Conversely, during Trump's administration, Biden was blamed for the price increases.

🛢 On September 14, Gulf countries and Iran will discuss a deal regarding the Hormuz Strait in Oman.

🌾 Limitations in logistics within the Azov-Black Sea region and shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz may lead to a significant rise in global wheat prices in the second half of the current agricultural season (January-June 2027), forecasts Vladimir Petrichenko, CEO of ProZerno. Global wheat prices in the latter half of the 2026/27 season could exceed $330 per ton, according to the forecast. For more details, visit Interfax.

🚨🛢🇺🇸 Diesel prices have surpassed the psychological barrier of $6, making headlines in major U.S. media today. This presents a significant challenge for Trump ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. He may need to take action or frame the rising fuel costs as a "small price" for the mission of disarming Iran.

🛢 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its forecast for global oil demand in 2026, now projecting a decline of 2.5 million barrels per day, reaching 102.45 million barrels per day. This reduction in demand is expected to be comparable to the oil crises of the 1970s and the shocks of 2008 and 2020. Additionally, global oil supplies dropped in August by 1.6 million barrels per day to 100.1 million barrels per day, influenced by attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

✈️ The passenger traffic of the Aeroflot Group decreased by 0.1% in the first eight months of 2026, totaling 37.4 million people, according to the latest report. In August, the passenger flow dropped by 1.3% year-on-year due to flight restrictions.

⚠️🇺🇸 US 10-Year Treasury Yields Near Psychological Level of 5%

Societe Generale warns that if US 10-year Treasury yields reach 5.5%, stocks may face increasing pressure.