Catalysts and events · 2026-08-29

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2026-08-29US plans 35% stake in Betancourt's North American Blue Energy Partners, WSJ saysBRENT XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29Taiwan semiconductor supply-chain demand stays central as Asia data-center buildout accelerates2330.TW SOX TWSE
2026-08-29Iran's IRGC Navy says it retains control of the Strait of Hormuz and warns vessels need Tehran's coordinationBRENT
2026-08-29Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed if U.S. inflation stays above targetDXY SPY TLT-0.35%
2026-08-29US Treasury moves to cut dollar access for Banque Misr’s UAE branch over Iran dealings and adds Iran-linked entities in Hong Kong and Dubai to its sanctions listDXY EMIRATESN.BI IRAN.OIL
2026-08-29U.S. forces say they redirected 82 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz operationBRENT VLCC SPOT RATES XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29US Central Command reports clearing Iranian sea mines and rerouting dozens of commercial vessels while enforcing a maritime blockade of Iranian ports around the Strait of HormuzBRN00 EURN SPX
2026-08-29Canada's economy grows 3.3% in the second quarter, outpacing the United StatesCAD TSX USD/CAD
2026-08-29White House asserts US Navy controls the Strait of Hormuz and has protected nearly 1,500 commercial vessels while denying Iran any oil exports since resuming the blockadeBRN00 ITA-3.10%
2026-08-29Iran's government says diplomacy and defence will stay aligned as it rejects US pressureBRENT TANKER FREIGHT RATES
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury issues Iran-linked sanctions notice that triggers UAE bank reviewDXY USD/IRR
2026-08-29UAE central bank opens urgent examination of Banque Misr branches after U.S. sanctions noticeBANQUE MISR USDX-0.23%
2026-08-29Canada's economy grows 3.3% in the second quarter, outpacing the United StatesCAD TSX USD/CAD
2026-08-29Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed if U.S. inflation stays above targetDXY SPY TLT-0.35%
2026-08-29Canada says U.S. tariffs are hitting its economy as the trade dispute escalatesCP USD/CAD XIU.TO
2026-08-29Venezuela and the United States seal a 100-year oil deal covering 17 strategic fieldsBRENT CVX WTI+4.56%
2026-08-29Argentina's wholesale dollar breaks through 1,500 pesos, according to market commentaryARGT ARS GD30+2.78%
2026-08-29US plans 35% stake in Betancourt's North American Blue Energy PartnersBRENT VZ XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29Taiwan data point cited by officials points to a sharp long-term population declineTSEC TWD TWSE SEMIS
2026-08-29HKEX launches offshore five-year Chinese government bond futures0388.HK CGB 5Y CNH+23.29%
2026-08-29US Central Command reports redirecting 82 commercial vessels and disabling three ships to enforce its naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of HormuzBRENT NOC-USA-DEF USO XLE+5.82%
2026-08-29Russian drone strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills 37, Ukrainian officials sayLMT RSX UAH-6.84%
2026-08-29Ukrainian drones strike a major oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, reports sayBNO RBOB ROSN-12.17%
2026-08-29White House asserts US Navy controls the Strait of Hormuz and has protected nearly 1,500 commercial vessels while denying Iran any oil exports since resuming the blockadeBRN00 ITA-3.10%
2026-08-29Iran and Oman reach an understanding on a Strait of Hormuz transit corridor that awaits US commitments under the Islamabad memorandum before implementationBRN00 GNRT
2026-08-29US Treasury moves to cut dollar access for Banque Misr’s UAE branch over Iran dealings and adds Iran-linked entities in Hong Kong and Dubai to its sanctions listDXY EMIRATESN.BI IRAN.OIL
2026-08-29US Central Command reports clearing Iranian sea mines and rerouting dozens of commercial vessels while enforcing a maritime blockade of Iranian ports around the Strait of HormuzBRN00 EURN SPX
2026-08-29Taiwan semiconductor supply-chain demand stays central as Asia data-center buildout accelerates2330.TW SOX TWSE
2026-08-29South Korea faces renewed investor focus on semiconductor supply-chain controls after regional AI boomKOSPI KRW SK HYNIX
2026-08-29Bank of Japan debate keeps investors focused on the path of policy normalizationJGB10Y JPY NKY+2.05%
2026-08-29Japan begins negotiating a trade agreement with Mercosur, according to reportsJPXNK JPY NIKKEI+2.05%
2026-08-29Hong Kong raises 2026 growth outlook after first-half GDP expands 5.9%HKD HSI XHKG
2026-08-29Russian drones strike munitions warehouse near Kyiv and kill at least 37 peopleEURUSD MSF PLNUSD
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%
2026-08-29Iran says trade has shrunk about a third as the government vows to confront US sanctionsBRENT USD/IRR
2026-08-29U.S. forces say they redirected 82 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz operationBRENT VLCC SPOT RATES XLE+2.20%
2026-08-29UAE central bank opens urgent examination of Banque Misr branches after U.S. sanctions noticeBANQUE MISR USDX-0.23%
2026-08-29U.S. Treasury issues Iran-linked sanctions notice that triggers UAE bank reviewDXY USD/IRR
2026-08-29Iranian president says sanctions and blockade have cut trade by around 35 percentBRENT USD/IRR
2026-08-29Iran's government says diplomacy and defence will stay aligned as it rejects US pressureBRENT TANKER FREIGHT RATES
2026-08-29Iran's IRGC Navy says it retains control of the Strait of Hormuz and warns vessels need Tehran's coordinationBRENT
2026-08-29Drone attacks cut Russia's gasoline production to about 70% of domestic consumption → Bearish RUBRUB
2026-08-29US to cut off Banque Misr UAE branches from the American financial system over Iran linksBANQ.MI USD+7.22%
2026-08-29Russian drones and missiles kill at least 27 in overnight strike near KyivCEZ HEI TLT-2.05%
2026-08-29Bank of Korea raises rates by 25 basis points to 3% and lifts 2026 growth forecast105560.KS KTB10 USDKRW
2026-08-29Bank of Japan keeps pressure on yen traders as markets digest hawkish policy repricing7203.T JGB10 USDJPY
2026-08-29US Treasury revokes an Iranian access node to the dollar system in latest sanctions moveDXY EURN USD/IRR
2026-08-29US Treasury revokes an Iranian dollar access node in fresh sanctions action → Bullish USOUSO+9.45%
2026-08-29China pushes APEC delegates to advance an Asia-Pacific free trade area agreement in DalianAUDUSD FXI KRW+1.04%
2026-08-29Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz and insists the waterway remains closed without Iranian coordinationBRN00 CL1 DUBAI-OIL KEX

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