💥🇷🇺 VK is actively reducing its debt. Over a year and a half, VK's net debt has decreased by more than three times. By the end of the first half of 2026, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 2.3x, indicating the company's financial stability. VK aims to maintain the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio in the medium-term range of 2-3x. More information can be found on the company's website.
📰🚨 No official confirmation has been received from Saudi Arabia regarding the damage to the "East-West" oil pipeline.
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.
🛢🇷🇺 Gazprom plans to further increase gas production in Yamal through onshore and offshore fields, according to the company.
🚀 The Moscow Exchange is launching a program to prepare for private placements and pre-IPO, as announced in a recent release. Training at the MOEX Start accelerator will commence on October 1, 2026, aimed at companies gearing up for private placement or pre-IPO opportunities. For more details, visit the official release here.
⚠️🇷🇸 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign on September 25-26 upon his return from the United States. Previously, Vucic has repeatedly stated that the world is on the brink of a "great war."
🛢 Oil prices have seen a significant decline, with Brent crude dropping by 4%. This downturn reflects ongoing market fluctuations and economic factors affecting the oil sector. As analysts continue to monitor the situation, the impact on global markets remains a key focus. For more details, visit this link.
⚠️🇺🇸 U.S. equity funds experienced significant outflows last week, reaching a record nine-month high, as concerns over inflation fueled by rising oil prices persist. According to a report by Reuters, investors are reacting to economic uncertainties, leading to a notable shift in market dynamics.
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Putin and Modi have agreed to continue strengthening their strategic partnership during the BRICS summit. The leaders discussed collaboration in political, economic, and defense sectors. Modi is expected to visit Russia at Putin's invitation. For more details, visit the release.
❗️🇮🇷 A representative of the Yemeni Houthis will make a statement at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
🚨 Ahead
The Central Bank of Russia will hold a press conference today at 15:00 Moscow time.
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The Central Bank of Russia will hold a press conference today at 15:00 Moscow time.
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🚨 Ahead
The United States will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August at 15:30 Moscow time.
The United States will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August at 15:30 Moscow time.
🚨 The head of the Central Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, stated that the room for reducing the key interest rate in Russia is now less than the Central Bank had anticipated in the first half of the year.
🔥🇺🇸 U.S. consumer inflation data for August shows a month-over-month increase of 0.4%, matching expectations and up from 0.1% previously. Year-over-year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.4%, also in line with forecasts and consistent with the prior figure. The core CPI, which excludes volatile items, registered a year-over-year increase of 2.4%, slightly below the previous rate of 2.5% but in line with expectations.
⚠️🇺🇸 Traders have fully priced in two interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve by the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg.
⚠️🇷🇺 Russia has faced 30,000 sanctions, twice the number imposed on all other countries combined. Structural changes have made the Russian economy resilient and agile, according to President Putin.