Catalysts and events · 2026-08-28
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- 2026-08-28Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy declares the Strait of Hormuz closed to ships without Iranian approval and denounces US claims of reopening as liesBRN00 GLD VLCC-SPOT-0.52%
- 2026-08-28Brent and WTI crude settle lower with weekly losses above 4% as traders price in rising Hormuz flows amid ongoing US–Iran warBRN00 USO VLCC-SPOT+9.45%
- 2026-08-28Turkey's central bank cuts its policy rate to 40.5% and signals continued easingTURKISH BANKS USD/TRY XU100
- 2026-08-28Japan and India sign maritime security pact and deepen defence cooperation7012.T 9101.T JPY+2.05%
- 2026-08-28US Treasury launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' with new Iran-related sanctions and a proposed rule cutting Banque Misr UAE off from dollar correspondent bankingDXY EGP IRAN-OIL-EXP IRR-0.69%
- 2026-08-28Brent and WTI crude settle lower as traders weigh Hormuz shipping data and diplomatic signals against persistent US–Iran war riskBRENT USO WTI XLE+6.22%
- 2026-08-28Iranian President Pezeshkian announces higher gasoline prices beyond monthly quotas and acknowledges sharp declines in trade amid US sanctions and blockadeIRAN-OIL-EXP IRR
- 2026-08-28Oil futures fall as traders weigh Fed-policy clues against rumors of a Hormuz shipping dealBRENT TLT WTI+3.10%
- 2026-08-28Qatari envoy backs efforts to restore normal Hormuz shipping as oil traders price in calmer flowsLNG SHIPPING RATES QATAR LNG EXPORTS TTF
- 2026-08-28White House says US intensifies Iran sanctions as Treasury targets Banque Misr and Bank Melli linkagesBRENT DXY
- 2026-08-28CENTCOM says the number of commercial ships turned away under its blockade of Iran rises to 82BDI BRENT SCF
- 2026-08-28Iran’s navy says it has full control over the Strait of Hormuz as U.N. maritime officials report shipping disruptionsBDRY BRENT XOP+4.16%
- 2026-08-28US Treasury moves to sever Banque Misr UAE branches from the US financial systemEGX30 USD/EGP
- 2026-08-28U.S. Treasury imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions on Banque Misr's UAE branches and a Hong Kong entityDXY KRE USO+5.38%
- 2026-08-28US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions and threatens curbs on Banque Misr UAE branchesBANQMR UAE DXY USO+9.45%
- 2026-08-28US prepares deployment of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East to reinforce operations against IranDXY SPXDEF US10Y
- 2026-08-28Ukraine reports Russian strikes destroyed 90% of food logistics capacity in retail networkBDI ZW1!
- 2026-08-28U.S. Treasury targets Banque Misr UAE branches over suspected Iran links, Egypt’s central bank says domestic operations are unaffectedBKNRY EGBX EGP-0.69%
- 2026-08-28UK Maritime Trade Operations reports tanker struck by unknown projectile and set on fire while transiting Strait of Hormuz near OmanBRENT TD3C WARINSUR
- 2026-08-28Taiwan's National Development Council warns population will shrink sharply over five decadesTPE:TAIEX TSM+2.73%
- 2026-08-28U.S. Treasury imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions on Banque Misr's UAE branches and a Hong Kong entityDXY KRE USO+5.38%
- 2026-08-28IRGC Navy rejects U.S. claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open and says passage without Iranian coordination will remain closedFXI HMMJ WTI+4.02%
- 2026-08-28Ukraine reports Russian strikes destroyed 90% of food logistics capacity in retail networkBDI EUR/USD ZW1!
- 2026-08-28Rostov region declares a state of emergency after attacks disrupt grain harvest areaCMBT RUB/USD ZW1!
- 2026-08-28US Treasury moves to sever Banque Misr UAE branches from the US financial systemADX EGX30 USD/EGP
- 2026-08-28US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions and threatens curbs on Banque Misr UAE branchesBANQMR UAE DXY USO+9.45%
- 2026-08-28Oman and Iran work to finalize a plan for controlled Strait of Hormuz transitBRENT KOTUG?
- 2026-08-28Brent and WTI fall as traders weigh stronger Hormuz flows and stalled US-Iran talksBRENT WTI XLE+4.60%
- 2026-08-28US Treasury targets Banque Misr UAE branches and Bank Melli network in fresh Iran sanctionsDXY GCC BANK CREDIT XAU/USD
- 2026-08-28US prepares deployment of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to Middle East to reinforce operations against IranDXY SPXDEF US10Y
- 2026-08-28Qatar says the United States and Iran should resume negotiations to end the conflictBDTI BRENT
- 2026-08-28U.S. Treasury targets Banque Misr UAE branches over suspected Iran links, Egypt’s central bank says domestic operations are unaffectedBKNRY EGBX EGP-0.69%
- 2026-08-28Iran’s navy says it has full control over the Strait of Hormuz as U.N. maritime officials report shipping disruptionsBDRY BRENT XOP+4.16%
- 2026-08-28Iran’s ambassador to Russia says Tehran and Moscow seek to revive a cross-border energy grid dealBRENT USO XLE+5.82%
- 2026-08-28UK Maritime Trade Operations reports tanker struck by unknown projectile and set on fire while transiting Strait of Hormuz near OmanBRENT TD3C WARINSUR
- 2026-08-28Ukrainian drones hit Engels military airfield and Yaroslavl refinery in overnight attacks on RussiaROSN RUB ULSD-33.33%
- 2026-08-28Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Gerasimov says troops advanced near SlovianskCEEMEA_EQUITIES UAH
- 2026-08-28Russia launches waves of drones at Kyiv and surrounding region after second straight day of strikesBRENT UAK
- 2026-08-28U.S. Treasury proposes to sever Banque Misr UAE branches from correspondent accessADX EGP/USD
- 2026-08-28Russian drones hit Kyiv region apartments and warehouses for a second dayNOVA POSHTA UAH UX-1.95%
- 2026-08-28United States moves to restrict Egyptian bank branches in the UAE over Iran linksBRENT DXY IRY
- 2026-08-28Taiwan's Legislative Yuan approves NT$240 billion unmanned systems budget2357.TW TWD
- 2026-08-28United States targets an Egyptian bank's UAE branches over suspected Iran dealingsBANQUE MISR EGPUSD EGX30
- 2026-08-28Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as they push toward SlovianskUX WHEAT-1.95%
- 2026-08-28Markets trim Bank of Canada easing bets after Canada posts stronger second-quarter GDPCGB 5Y USD/CAD
- 2026-08-28US Central Command declares Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes cleared of Iranian sea mines and open to escorted trafficBRENT LMT TD3C WTI+0.08%
- 2026-08-28U.S. Central Command says international shipping lanes in Strait of Hormuz are open after mine-clearing operationBRN TANK XAR-3.23%
- 2026-08-28European Commission advances overhaul of EU enlargement policy to curb vetoes on new membersEUR/USD ITRAXX XOVER SX5E
- 2026-08-28Iran’s Foreign Ministry urges governments not to implement new U.S. sanctions and labels Washington’s measures 'state terrorism' and a crime against humanityGOLD_SPOT IRR_USD_OFFSHORE
- 2026-08-28US Central Command declares Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes cleared of Iranian mines as naval blockade of Iran continuesICE_BRENT_NOV26 TD3C_VLCC_SAUDI_CHINA WTI_NYMEX_OCT26
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