Catalysts and events · 2026-08-29

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2026-08-29US Central Command reports redirecting, disabling and boarding commercial vessels as naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens around the Strait of HormuzBK BZ=F TNKR XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says US sanctions and naval blockade have cut Iran’s trade by up to 35 percent and calls for petrol price hikes under wartime conditionsBZ=F IRR XAUUSD
2026-08-29Iran says Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed and links reopening of agreed shipping corridor with Oman to US fulfilment of commitments under June MoUBZ=F LNG_JKM TNKR
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury escalates Iran pressure with sanctions on Egypt’s Banque Misr branches over dealings with TehranDXY EGPUSD EMBK-MENA
2026-08-29Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says Strait of Hormuz remains closed and will only reopen after U.S. fulfills commitments under Oman transit understandingBRENT IRAN2031USD QATARGAS TNKR-MEG
2026-08-29Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledges U.S. sanctions and naval blockade slashing trade as Tehran pushes to revive June peace memorandumBRENT USDIRR WTI+7.00%
2026-08-29IMF warns conflict and trade fragmentation are worsening the MENA growth outlookBRENT EGP TASI-0.69%
2026-08-29Russian government extends diesel and marine fuel export ban for direct producersRB ULSD+0.29%
2026-08-29Gap Surges 15% on Q2 EPS Beat and 10% Core Brand Comparable Sales GrowthGAP
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury moves to cut Banque Misr’s UAE branches off dollar correspondent banking over Iran dealings, prompting UAE central bank reviewDXY EMIRATESBANK
2026-08-29Iran’s president says U.S. sanctions and naval blockade have cut trade by up to 35 percent and calls for reviving lapsed peace memorandum with WashingtonGLD IRR-0.52%
2026-08-29US Treasury expands sanctions pressure on Iran-linked banking networks in UAEDXY XAU/USD
2026-08-29Japan's two-year government bond auction draws weaker demand as markets reassess rate riskJP2Y TOPIX USD/JPY
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury moves to cut Banque Misr’s UAE branches off dollar correspondent banking over Iran dealings, prompting UAE central bank reviewDXY EMIRATESBANK
2026-08-29Iran’s president says U.S. sanctions and naval blockade have cut trade by up to 35 percent and calls for reviving lapsed peace memorandum with WashingtonBRN00 GLD IRR-0.52%
2026-08-29Russia extends diesel and marine-fuel export ban for direct producers until September 30BRENT ICE GASOIL RUB
2026-08-29US Treasury expands sanctions pressure on Iran-linked banking networks in UAEDXY EAD XAU/USD
2026-08-29Russian government extends diesel and marine fuel export ban for direct producersRB ULSD USDRUB+0.29%
2026-08-29Iran's president says foreign trade has fallen 35% as U.S. sanctions and blockade biteUSD/IRR XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29Egypt says US move targeting Banque Misr UAE is limited to its Dubai branch and dollar correspondent bankingBMUDUBAI EGP EGX30-0.69%
2026-08-29Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse near Myla kills at least 37 and triggers powerful explosionsEUR UAG UVXY
2026-08-29Russian drone attacks kill 37 near Kyiv after strike on warehouse triggers explosionsUAGB UAH XAUUSD
2026-08-29Zelenskyy orders a criminal investigation after a Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37EUR PLN TLT-0.81%
2026-08-29Russian gasoline production falls to about 70% of domestic consumption after refinery dron → Bullish RBC1RBC1
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury escalates Iran sanctions with Operation Economic Outcast and action against Egypt's Banque Misr UAE branchesEGP USD USDIRR+3.26%
2026-08-29Iranian deputy foreign minister and IRGC Navy affirm Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping without Iranian authorizationBRENT TD3C USDIRR WTI+7.00%
2026-08-29UK maritime security agency reports oil tanker disabled by unknown projectile near Oman in Strait of HormuzBRENT IGI TD3C
2026-08-29White House declares U.S. Navy controls Strait of Hormuz and has protected nearly 1,500 commercial vessels under Iran blockadeBRENT USO+9.45%
2026-08-29Israeli settlers raid Qusra and Jalud villages, injuring several Palestinians in the occupied West BankIL10Y ILS TA35+0.50%
2026-08-29Russian drone attacks kill 37 near Kyiv after strike on warehouse triggers explosionsUAGB UAH XAUUSD
2026-08-29The Russian Cabinet extends the diesel, marine fuel and gas oil export ban for direct producers until September 30BNO RB1! RSX+8.99%
2026-08-29Taiwan Development Council projects population decline to 2075 in latest demographic updateTAIWAN BANKS TSEC WEIGHTED INDEX USD/TWD
2026-08-29Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse near Myla kills at least 37 and triggers powerful explosionsEUR UAG UVXY
2026-08-29Zelenskyy orders a criminal investigation after a Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37EUR PLN TLT-0.81%
2026-08-29Iranian deputy foreign minister and IRGC Navy affirm Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping without Iranian authorizationBRENT TD3C USDIRR WTI+7.00%
2026-08-29White House declares U.S. Navy controls Strait of Hormuz and has protected nearly 1,500 commercial vessels under Iran blockadeBRENT TD3C USO+9.45%
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury escalates Iran sanctions with Operation Economic Outcast and action against Egypt's Banque Misr UAE branchesEGP USD USDIRR+3.26%
2026-08-29Iran and Oman reach navigation understanding for Strait of Hormuz conditional on U.S. commitments under Islamabad memorandumBRENT TD3C
2026-08-29Qatari prime minister urges Iranian leaders to restore open shipping through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing mediationBRENT TD3C
2026-08-29UK maritime security agency reports oil tanker disabled by unknown projectile near Oman in Strait of HormuzBRENT IGI TD3C
2026-08-29Israeli settlers raid Qusra and Jalud villages, injuring several Palestinians in the occupied West BankIL10Y ILS TA35+0.50%
2026-08-29Egypt says US move targeting Banque Misr UAE is limited to its Dubai branch and dollar correspondent bankingBMUDUBAI EGP EGX30-0.69%
2026-08-29Russian drone strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills 37, Ukrainian officials sayLMT RSX UAH-6.84%
2026-08-29Russian drones strike munitions warehouse near Kyiv and kill at least 37 peopleEURUSD MSF PLNUSD
2026-08-29Russian government extends fuel export ban for direct producers until September 30BRENT RUBUSD
2026-08-29Canada says U.S. tariffs are hitting its economy as the trade dispute escalatesCP USD/CAD XIU.TO
2026-08-29US plans 35% stake in Betancourt's North American Blue Energy Partners, WSJ saysBRENT XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29Maritime agency says a tanker caught fire off Saudi Arabia after an unknown projectile str → Bullish FROFRO+4.37%
2026-08-29Iran says trade has shrunk about a third as the government vows to confront US sanctionsBRENT USD/IRR
2026-08-29Hong Kong raises 2026 growth outlook after first-half GDP expands 5.9%HKD HSI XHKG

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