EUR/CHF continued its gains against the Swiss franc, rising to 0.9601, a three-week high.

Coal India: Received three-day strike notice from central unions.

Kremlin: We are awaiting the schedule for a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan.

Kremlin: We will continue to maintain contact with Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

The Kremlin stated on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: We are discussing Azerbaijan’s actions on its own territory.

The Kremlin responded to Armenia’s claim that Russia was not doing its best on the Karabakh issue: We do not accept such accusations.

India has issued an advisory notice to its nationals and students in Canada, urging all Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to travel to Canada to exercise utmost vigilance. Indian students in Canada are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.

Gazprom Neft CEO: OPEC+ will take action if global oil market faces shortages in fourth quarter.

Gazprom Neft CEO: The company has increased oil refining.

Gazprom Neft CEO: The company will ensure that investments in 2023 are consistent with 2022.

Gazprom Neft CEO: We have submitted proposals to the energy sector to resolve fuel shortages.

Gazprom Neft CEO: The global oil market is balanced and oil prices are at a fair level.

Gazprom Neft CEO: Proposed ban on export taxes on petroleum products may only help solve fuel shortages in the short term.

The annual rate of construction industry output in the Eurozone in July was 1%, compared with -0.30% in the previous month.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Consumers switching to electric vehicles require "clear, consistent messaging" from the government; confusion and uncertainty will only hinder their development.

According to Interfax: Armenians in Karabakh will meet with Azerbaijani authorities on September 21.

According to the Interfax news agency: Armenians in the Karabakh region agree with Azerbaijan’s demands for a halt to fighting and disarmament.

U.S. and Burundi oil prices both fell by US$0.3 in the short term, now trading at US$88.92/barrel and US$92.03/barrel respectively.

Market news: Total Energy will invest $300 million in a joint venture with Adani’s green energy unit.

Chevron: Meaningful negotiations are underway to reach an enterprise agreement with market competitive pay and conditions, however unions continue to demand terms well above market levels.