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The most recent poll (Infratest dimap for NDR, July 2–6, 2026) shows the SPD at 29% under Minister-President Manuela Schwesig, behind the leading AfD (36%) but well ahead of CDU (9%) and Linke (12%). Historically strong in MV (39.6% in 2021). A fall below 25% by election day would require a swing of over 4 points from the July level. The Schwesig incumbency premium provides additional protection.
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Polymarket and Kalshi show Democrats as slight favourites for Senate control (~51% as of early September 2026) — for the first time leading in this cycle. The probability rose ~11 points recently following US military involvement in Iran. Of 35 seats up, Republicans hold 23; Democrats need a net gain of 4. Generic congressional ballot (August 2026): Democrats +8. This prediction is consistent with the open 'Democratic Sweep' and House majority predictions.
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The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship (11–13 September 2026, National Athletics Centre Budapest) gathers the 16 best athletes per event via Diamond League and World Championship qualification. Armand Duplantis (SWE) is the reigning world record holder (7.25 m set 2025) and Paris 2024 Olympic champion. Over the past two seasons he has won every major competition; nearest rivals consistently trail by 10–15 cm. No prediction market available; expert consensus rates him a clear favourite. Own estimate: 88%.
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Noah Lyles is the reigning Olympic champion (Paris 2024, 9.784 s) and World champion (Tokyo 2025) over 100m. The Ultimate Championship selects only the 16 best sprinters of the year, making the field stronger and more compressed than a standard Diamond League final. Lyles leads the 2026 world rankings but remains more vulnerable than Duplantis: Ferdinand Omanyala (KEN), Letsile Tebogo (BOT) and Oblique Seville (JAM) can surprise at this level. No prediction market found. Own estimate: 62%.
💻 Technology
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Forbes (03.09.2026) and AppleInsider both report that Apple will unveil its first foldable iPhone at the September event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max — a historic product debut. Supply chain analysts Ross Young and Jeff Pu confirm the device for this window. Risk: with first-generation hardware, last-minute delays are possible (cf. AirPower 2019); the device could be announced but not ship until 2027. Own estimate: 78%.
📈 Economy
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DAX closed at 26,048 points on 4 September 2026 (+0.17%). A rise to >26,250 requires a ~0.8% gain on the first trading day of the week. Drivers: expectations for an ECB rate hold (10 September), stable oil revenues for European exporters, S&P 500 at 7,718. Headwinds: hot US jobs data of 2 September raises Fed hike fears, US 10Y yield at 4.78%, Iran-US tensions. No prediction market found for this specific DAX date. Own estimate: 52%.
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The USA have historically dominated the Presidents Cup since its founding in 1994: 12 wins, 1 tie (2003), only 2 losses (1998, 2003) from 15 editions. Medinah Country Club (Illinois) is historically strong US home turf. The 2026 US roster is expected to include Scottie Scheffler (current world No. 1), Xander Schauffele and further top players. The International Team, despite growing talent (Japan, South Africa, Australia), has never won outside the USA. Bookmaker odds imply ~75% for the USA. Own estimate: 76%.
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Polymarket prices a Democratic House victory at 88% (as of approx. 04.09.2026, market volume >$11M). Historical patterns favour the opposition in midterms; Trump's Republicans face a ~6-point Democratic generic ballot advantage. The House is considered a much more likely chamber flip than the Senate (Polymarket Senate: 51% for Democrats). This prediction addresses only the House, not the Senate (no overlap with the existing 'Sweep' entry). Own estimate: 85%.
🍾 Beverages
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Heineken typically publishes its Q3 trading update in October (Q3 2025 update: 22 October 2025). Drivers: African and Asia-Pacific markets (roughly 40% of volume) with structurally rising beer demand; premium mix effect from Tiger Beer and Heineken Silver; strong European summer beer business. The FIFA World Cup 2026 tailwind flows to AB InBev (official beer partner), not Heineken. Headwinds: North America and China remain challenging. No prediction market found. Own estimate: 55%.
📈 Economy
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WTI traded at 91.43 USD/barrel on 5 September 2026 (+0.98%), Brent at 96.31 USD. Drivers: US Dollar weakness (DXY at 7-week low), ongoing Iran-US tensions (no active ceasefire since 18 August), OPEC+ production discipline. The 90 USD threshold offers only ~1.6% buffer from the current price. Downside risks: potential diplomatic easing in the Iran-US conflict, weakening Chinese demand, seasonal demand softness after the US summer. No direct prediction market found for this instrument/date. Own estimate: 68%.
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All current polls show the AfD clearly in first place with 41–43%, roughly 19 percentage points ahead of the CDU (22–23%). PolitPro aggregate (Sept. 5): AfD 41.7%, CDU 22.5%; INSA (Sept. 1): 43%/22%; Forschungsgruppe Wahlen (Sept. 3): 41%/23%. The AfD would thereby become the strongest faction in a German state parliament for the first time. No government participation is planned (firewall of all other parties), but as the largest party it earns the right to initiate coalition soundings. No prediction market price available; own calibration based on consolidated polls: 95%.
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Hamilton qualified P5 on September 5. With Kimi Antonelli (P3 qualifier) sent to the back due to engine penalties, Hamilton effectively advances to P4 on the starting grid. Ferrari sits P2 in the Constructors' Championship (338 pts), Hamilton P3 in the Drivers' standings (183 pts). Monza's high-speed profile suits Ferrari; Antonelli's grid drop reduces midfield congestion ahead. Existing forecasts cover Norris winning (P1), Verstappen top-3, Piastri top-3, and Leclerc top-5 — Hamilton in the same top-5 is consistent, provided he holds or improves his starting position. No prediction market price available; own estimate: 65%.
💻 Technology
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Multiple independent Apple sources (MacRumors Aug. 30, 9to5Mac Aug. 14, 2026) confirm both models for the September event: Apple Watch Series 12 with S11 chip, longer battery life, and returning ceramic case; Apple Watch Ultra 4 with expanded satellite connectivity and faster chip. The event is titled 'Surprise and Shine' per Apple's invitation and starts September 9 at 10:00 AM PDT at Apple Park, Cupertino. iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 3, and the foldable iPhone are already covered in existing forecasts — Apple Watch is the only major product category not yet predicted. Apple Watch Series 11/Ultra 3 are being skipped; Vision Pro 2 is at least 2028–2029 (AppleInsider May 2026).