President of Equatorial Guinea: Gabon poses a threat to peace, security and stability of other ECCAS members.

The Italian Energy Regulatory Agency said household natural gas prices rose 2.3% in August.

Danish Central Bank: No foreign exchange intervention was carried out last month.

Market news: Pakistan plans to receive $25 billion in investment from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the next five years.

Governor of the Bryansk region of Russia: A Ukrainian drone attack on the infrastructure of the Klintsovskaya power plant has been foiled.

The National Hurricane Center: Tropical Air Katia is expected to become a remnant low tonight.

The total trading volume of Moscow Exchange in August was 127.5 billion rubles, a year-on-year increase of 57%.

U.S. President Biden has accused some large companies of paying zero taxes and will ensure that the wealthy and large companies pay at least 15% in taxes.

U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged not to increase federal taxes on people making less than $400,000 a year, emphasizing investing in the United States and reducing the deficit by letting the wealthy and large corporations pay fair taxes.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: Inflation is still too high.

ECB Governing Council Nagel: Bundesbank profits could recover in 2028 or 2029.

WTI crude oil rose by more than 0.3 US dollars in the short term, and is now at 85.87 US dollars per barrel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia’s natural gas pipeline to Turkey is often attacked.

[European Central Bank President Lagarde: Communication on monetary policy is crucial] European Central Bank President Lagarde said that the European Central Bank attaches great importance to the current environment of dispersed communication and declining trust, and conveys the central bank’s policy information to the wider public. It is crucial for the legitimacy of independent central banks and the effectiveness of monetary policy. The current high inflation environment and high concern about inflation require them to seize the opportunity to effectively communicate with the market. Effective communication will help ensure that medium-term inflation expectations remain intact in the fight against inflation. Although inflation is currently falling, effective communication may remain indispensable even after the current inflation peak is over.

Turkish President Erdogan: discussed the new nuclear power plant in Sinop with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: The ECB should take more measures on reserves.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: The ECB’s mission is to maintain price stability, not to satisfy banks.

European Central Bank Governing Council Nagel: The abolition of the reserve interest rate is for monetary policy reasons.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We are close to reaching an agreement to supply free food to Africa, and supplies will start in the next two to three weeks.