US President Donald Trump stated that he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to his alleged political opponents. This came after the publication of Epstein's emails, which mentioned Trump, and criticism of Democrats.
Brent crude futures rose 1. 97% to $64.25 a barrel, and WTI gained 2.13% to $59.94. This happened after a drone attack on an oil depot in Novorossiysk, raising concerns about supplies.
Convicted Nicholas Tartaglione claims his former cellmate Jeffrey Epstein had an offer from prosecutors to be released if he agreed to expose Donald Trump. Epstein allegedly told Tartaglione about this in July 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan.
New court documents have revealed that the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had accounts at Goldman Sachs and HSBC banks. This information came to light after the release of materials as part of a settled case between JPMorgan Chase and the U.S. Virgin Islands authorities.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell 0. 2% after OPEC+ agreed to a modest production increase in December and a halt to growth in the first quarter of next year. Investors interpreted this decision as a signal of oversupply in the market.
OPEC+ is preparing to approve a small increase in oil production in December, in line with its strategy of gradually restoring volumes. The decision will be made at an online meeting on Sunday, despite falling oil prices and sanctions against Russian companies.
The price of gold reached $3,800 per ounce, which was previously forecast for the end of 2025. This increase reflects global distrust and preparation for worse economic scenarios.
Electronic Arts Inc. has agreed to sell shares to a group of private investors for $55 billion, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. The consortium, including Silver Lake Management and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will pay $210 per share in cash.
Video game maker Electronic Arts is close to a $50 billion privatization deal with a consortium including Silver Lake and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. This is one of the largest leveraged buyouts in history.
US President Donald Trump is making his second state visit to Great Britain from September 16 to 18. Meetings are planned with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as the announcement of economic agreements worth over $10 billion.
Russian oil pipeline monopolist Transneft has warned producers of a possible reduction in oil production. This is due to drone attacks that have cut Russia's oil refining capacity by almost a fifth.
Oil prices remained stable on Tuesday. Brent crude futures fell 0.3% to $67.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.3%.
After the presentation of the new iPhone 17 lineup, demand for it soared, exceeding orders for last year's iPhone 16. The most popular models were the base model and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, while in China, the launch is hampered by eSIM issues.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with American businessmen in New York. Investments in defense, energy, subsoil use, and infrastructure were discussed.
On August 26, 130 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, with the most active battles continuing in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers launched two missile and 40 air strikes, used 1708 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2947 shellings.
Over the past day, August 25, Russian occupation forces lost 890 servicemen, 4 tanks, and 33 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.08.25 amount to 1,077,830 personnel.
The European Union is accelerating the launch of the digital euro due to a new US stablecoin law, which has raised concerns about the competitiveness of the European currency. The placement of the digital euro on public blockchain platforms, such as Ethereum or Solana, is being considered.
Oil prices rose 1% after US inventories fell and exports increased. Macroeconomic uncertainty due to US tariffs on Indian goods limits growth.
JPMorgan and Bank of America refused to serve Donald Trump, depriving him of millions of dollars in assets and access to services. This happened due to his key role in the events of January 6, 2021, namely the storming of the Capitol.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell amid concerns about OPEC+'s oversupply and a weak demand outlook. This is the fourth consecutive decline for both contracts, which reached their lowest level in a week.
Oil prices barely changed as fears of tariffs' impact on demand balanced the threat of supply disruption from Russia. Brent and WTI futures rose slightly, but are expected to increase by 4.9% and 6.4% respectively by the end of the week.
European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.
Oil prices rose after Donald Trump's statement about introducing measures against Russia and tariff threats to countries trading Russian oil. Brent futures rose to $72.09, and WTI to $69.97.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose after the US reached a trade agreement with the EU and may extend the tariff pause with China. This dispelled fears about the negative impact of tariffs on economic activity and fuel demand.
The Ukrainian government has appointed new deputy ministers of defense, who are to implement systemic changes in the defense sector. The team includes Ivan Havryliuk, Serhiy Boyev, Anna Hvozdiar, Volodymyr Zaverukha, Yuriy Myronenko, and Oksana Ferchuk.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. considers the forecast of the stablecoin market growing to $2 trillion "somewhat optimistic" because the infrastructure is not yet developed. The bank predicts a doubling or tripling of the market, which is significantly lower than other estimates.
Opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
The US Congress has passed the first federal law regulating stablecoins, paving the way for wider adoption of this technology. The bill establishes federal oversight for dollar-pegged tokens and could accelerate digital payments.
Brent and WTI crude futures changed little after rising due to drone attacks on oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan. Uncertainty over US tariff policy and plans to increase production are weighing on the market.
Oil prices rose by more than 2% due to expectations of new US sanctions against Russia. Increased production by Saudi Arabia and uncertainty with tariffs limit price growth.
