Catalysts and events · 2026-08-19

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2026-08-19Iran diverts a seized Emirati tanker to Bandar Abbas after the vessel enters Iranian custodyBNO CL TD3C-1.05%
2026-08-19Argentina's central bank chief says the economy is growing slower than expected and flags → Bearish ARSARS
2026-08-19Ukrainian lawmakers approve Yevheniy Khmara as defense ministerPPA
2026-08-19Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance attempts in northern Sumy OblastPPA UAH UKR
2026-08-19Iran's top negotiator says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until Washington meets interim-deal termsBRENT IRR TDW
2026-08-19Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows as shipowners avoid the waterway amid blockade uncertaintyBRENT OSG VIX
2026-08-19UAE cuts trade ties with Iran after accusing Tehran of missile attacksADQ DUBAIINDEX
2026-08-19Moody's raises South Korea's 2026 growth forecast as AI memory chip boom extends005930.KS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS SK HYNIX USD/KRW
2026-08-19UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran after ballistic missiles are assessed to target maritime navigationBZ=F IRR
2026-08-19Taiwan's exports surge 40.3% in June on record electronics and semiconductor demand2330.TW TWD TWII
2026-08-19Iranian forces seize Emirati tanker in Strait of Hormuz and divert vessel to Bandar Abbas amid escalating Gulf tensionsBZ=F CL=F VLCC-TCE-ME-CN
2026-08-19Fed Chair Warsh locks strict 2% target and ends guidance — TLT term-premium selloff re-pricesTLT+0.34%
2026-08-19Russian Central Bank data show record cash withdrawals as August outflows accelerateMOEX RSX
2026-08-19Saudi Arabia tightens scrutiny of financial transfers to the UAE as Gulf rivalry revivesDFMGI EIB
2026-08-19Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz fall below recent averages as Asian and Chinese shippers reroute cargoes601919.SS BZ=F VLCC-TCE-GLOBAL
2026-08-19China's exports rise 27% in June as AI-related goods push trade above $100 billionCNH FXI HSI+6.29%
2026-08-19Russian drone strike hits a bus in Kherson and kills civilians, regional governor saysBIVB ITA UAH-3.97%
2026-08-19Brent crude extends rally toward $92 per barrel as US–Iran deadlock over Strait of Hormuz constrains shipping trafficBZ=F CL=F DIESEL-CRACK-US XLE-1.81%
2026-08-19Russian official data point to a sharp August cash outflow from banksMOEX RUB VTB
2026-08-19Ukraine and Russia exchange 103 prisoners of war each in latest swapEEM RSX UAH+1.60%
2026-08-19Oil prices settle near a four-week high as Middle East export uncertainty persistsBRENT JETS XLE-1.16%
2026-08-19Bank of Korea leaves policy rate unchanged at 2.50% and lifts 2026 growth outlook3Y_KR_GOVT KRW
2026-08-19Russian drone strike hits a bus in Kherson and kills civilians, regional governor saysBIVB ITA UAH-3.97%
2026-08-19Ukraine and Russia exchange 103 prisoners of war each in latest swapEEM RSX UAH+1.60%
2026-08-19Iran diverts a seized Emirati tanker to Bandar Abbas after the vessel enters Iranian custodyBNO CL TD3C-1.05%
2026-08-19Saudi Arabia tightens scrutiny of financial transfers to the UAE as Gulf rivalry revivesDFMGI EIB SAR
2026-08-19UAE cuts trade ties with Iran after accusing Tehran of missile attacksADQ DUBAIINDEX USD/AED
2026-08-19Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows as shipowners avoid the waterway amid blockade uncertaintyBRENT OSG VIX
2026-08-19Iran's top negotiator says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until Washington meets interim-deal termsBRENT IRR TDW
2026-08-19Oil prices settle near a four-week high as Middle East export uncertainty persistsBRENT JETS XLE-1.16%
2026-08-19Pentagon official says the U.S. military can defeat any threat while acknowledging pressure on weapons inventoriesLMT RTX TLT-2.48%
2026-08-19Taiwan's exports surge 40.3% in June on record electronics and semiconductor demand2330.TW TWD TWII
2026-08-19Moody's raises South Korea's 2026 growth forecast as AI memory chip boom extendsSAMSUNG ELECTRONICS SK HYNIX USD/KRW
2026-08-19China's exports rise 27% in June as AI-related goods push trade above $100 billionCNH FXI HSI+6.29%
2026-08-19Putin orders rebuilt Russian warehouses to be supported by state participationRSX RUB XLP-0.31%
2026-08-19Russian official data point to a sharp August cash outflow from banksMOEX RUB VTB
2026-08-19Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance attempts in northern Sumy OblastPPA UAH UKR
2026-08-19Ukrainian lawmakers approve Yevheniy Khmara as defense ministerEURUSD PPA UKR
2026-08-19Russian central bank data show record cash withdrawals from banks in early AugustRSX RUB SBER
2026-08-19Brent crude extends rally toward $92 per barrel as US–Iran deadlock over Strait of Hormuz constrains shipping trafficBZ=F CL=F DIESEL-CRACK-US XLE-1.81%
2026-08-19Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz fall below recent averages as Asian and Chinese shippers reroute cargoes601919.SS BZ=F VLCC-TCE-GLOBAL
2026-08-19UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran after ballistic missiles are assessed to target maritime navigationBZ=F IRR USD/AED
2026-08-19Iranian forces seize Emirati tanker in Strait of Hormuz and divert vessel to Bandar Abbas amid escalating Gulf tensionsBZ=F CL=F VLCC-TCE-ME-CN
2026-08-19South Korea’s KDI raises export and GDP outlook as AI chip demand strengthens000660.KS KR10Y KRW
2026-08-19Meta Platforms Faces Major Child Safety Trial in CaliforniaMETA+5.51%
2026-08-19Argentina's central bank says 5.8 million borrowers are more than 90 days behind on debt paymentsARSUSD GGAL
2026-08-19Trump Administration signals opposition to Apple sourcing memory from China; SK Hynix and Micron cited as beneficiariesMU SKHY+0.14%
2026-08-19Chile's government suspends concession awards and draws warnings over $8 billion of projectsCLPUSD ENELCHILE.SN IPSA
2026-08-19Argentina's central bank chief says the economy is growing slower than expected and flags → Bearish ARGTARGT+3.34%
2026-08-19Trump Admin Signals Opposition to Chinese Memory for AppleMU SKHY+0.14%

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