Energy:
1. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO): The agreement to restore Kurdish oil supplies is in the final stages.
2. Trump: If Russia refuses to reach an agreement, tariffs will be imposed, and Europe must stop buying Russian oil.
3. Trump: (Speaking about natural gas prices) They will be significantly lower in a year.
4. Russia may extend its gasoline export ban and has also discussed the possibility of a diesel export ban.
5. Chevron's oil exports to Venezuela have been halved, with new regulations restricting cash payments.
6. The Kremlin: Trump is a businessman who is trying to force the world to pay higher prices for American oil and gas.
Other:
1. Thailand's customs-cleared exports in August increased by 5.8% year-on-year, while imports increased by 15.8% year-on-year.
2. Lithium America's US stock price surged 90% after hours on news that the Trump administration is seeking a stake in the company.
3. Peru's Antamina mine is expected to produce 450,000 tons of zinc this year, compared to 270,000 tons last year, and 380,000 tons of copper, compared to 430,000 tons last year.
