According To Axios: The Trump Administration Is Negotiating With The Venezuelan Interim Government To Acquire A Stake In The South American Country’s Vast Oil Resources

Federal Reserve Data: For The Week Ended August 26, The Seasonally Adjusted Outstanding Balance Of U.S. Commercial Paper Increased By $6 Billion; The Non-seasonally Adjusted Outstanding Balance Of Foreign Financial Commercial Paper Increased By $10.1 Billion; And The Non-seasonally Adjusted Outstanding Balance Of Commercial Paper Increased By $17.8 Billion

Polish Defense Minister: The United States Will Examine Potential Sites For Military Bases In Poland

Iranian President Peshizian, During A Meeting With The Qatari Foreign Minister, Stated That Iran Has No Intention Of Seeking War, But Will Not Bow To Powerful Forces

Sources Say That U.S. President Trump Has Discussed A Plan With Agency Heads To Compensate Biofuel Producers Who Have Lost Out Due To Refinery Waivers Over The Next Few Years

Sources Say That U.S. President Trump Met With The Secretaries Of The Department Of Energy, The Environmental Protection Agency, And The Department Of Agriculture On Wednesday To Discuss A Refining Exemption Application Under The U.S. Biofuels Act

The Russian Ministry Of Defense Stated That The Russian Armed Forces Continue To Conduct Concentrated Strikes Against Military Industrial Facilities, Logistics Centers, Seaports, And Ships Serving The Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Troops Attacked An Oil Tanker In The Port Of Izmail

Rising Costs Of Conflict: Russia Tightens Fiscal Spending