Catalysts and events · 2026-08-30

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2026-08-30Russian drone strike on Kyiv injures three as air alerts persist across the capitalUAH UKRE
2026-08-30The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey kept its policy stance in focus as markets tracked policy signalsUSDTRY
2026-08-30Russia's strike on an ammunition depot west of Kyiv kills 38, Zelenskiy saysFUTURES:WHEAT ITA UAH-3.10%
2026-08-30Iranian president urges the United States to implement expired June truce memorandum on ending the war and reopening HormuzBRENT NOV-26 FUTURES ITA-3.10%
2026-08-30US Treasury launches Operation Economic Outcast and moves to sever UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr from dollar access to pressure IranBRENT NOV-26 FUTURES C EGPUSD
2026-08-30US Central Command strikes two Iranian rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island to prevent minelaying in the Strait of HormuzCL1 COMDTY CO1 COMDTY ES1 INDEX ITA US
2026-08-30UAE Central Bank orders inspection of Banque Misr branches after U.S. warningAED EGX30 FAB
2026-08-30UK maritime monitors report an unknown projectile hit a tanker near Khasab in the Strait of HormuzBDRY BNO FRO XLE+5.56%
2026-08-30U.S. forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing sea-mine preparations in the Strait of HormuzBRENT GOLD HMMJ WTI+4.14%
2026-08-30UK maritime monitors report a tanker was struck north of Khasab during an inbound passage through HormuzBDRY BRENT VLCC+6.70%
2026-08-30U.S. Central Command says it redirected 83 commercial vessels and disabled three under the blockade of Iranian portsBAH BRENT JETS VLCC-1.30%
2026-08-30Scott Bessent says the U.S. Treasury will roll out weekly secondary sanctions to intensify pressure on IranBRENT DXY IRANY USO+9.45%
2026-08-30Shipping data show visible commodity vessel transits through Hormuz dropped to five per day over the weekendBDRY BRENT FRO+5.54%
2026-08-30Iran vows punishment after U.S. strikes on Larak Island and says civilians were killed and woundedBRENT EEM TANK+2.32%
2026-08-30Russia's drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv raises the death toll to 38, Zelensky saysMIL_ORDERS_EU UAH/USD UX-1.95%
2026-08-30Iran and Oman agree on transit arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz → Bearish BRENTBRENT
2026-08-30Abercrombie Surges 36% on Q2 EPS of $4.17 and Tariff Refund Inflows → Bullish XRTXRT+0.81%
2026-08-30Russian drone and missile strikes kill 38 near Kyiv as Ukraine probes warehouse blastEUR/UAH UKRAINE SOVEREIGN CREDIT
2026-08-30Masked Israeli settlers attack NBC News team and Palestinian woman in the West BankILS TA35+0.50%
2026-08-30Libya's rival factions sign UN-backed deal to advance national electionsLCO LYD UKX USO+5.61%
2026-08-30Iraqi court sentences US-sanctioned oil official to prisonBRENT XOP+1.62%
2026-08-30China's growth slows to 4.3% in the second quarter, renewing pressure on fiscal supportCNY/USD IRON_ORE
2026-08-30Russia says it is preparing mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites after Kyiv depot attackEUR TTF
2026-08-30Japan's Environment Ministry shifts solar support toward perovskite panels and cuts panel purchase subsidies0981.HK ROPEY TAN-1.25%
2026-08-30China's growth slowdown deepens as analysts cite weaker second-quarter expansion and rising fiscal pressureCNY FXI+1.04%
2026-08-30Iran’s IRGC Navy rejects US claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open and says restrictions will remain until American operations end and commitments are metBZ=F INR=X
2026-08-30UAE Central Bank opens probe into Banque Misr's Dubai branch over US-sanctioned transactionsADX DBK
2026-08-30Egypt sets a $15 visa fee for entry, transit and consular services from 2027EGP EGX30 JETS-1.00%
2026-08-30Oil prices fall for the week as traders weigh Fed tightening signals and rumours of partial Strait of Hormuz shipping dealBRN00 CL1 LNGJPN
2026-08-30Iranian deputy foreign minister reiterates that Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and says Tehran is in no rush to reopen key oil chokepointBRN00 CL1 NG1
2026-08-30Bank of Korea warns chip windfall could reignite inflation after raising rates to 3%3Y_KTB KOSPI KRW/USD
2026-08-30US administration unveils new phase of financial sanctions as Iran warns neighbours against aiding Washington’s campaign to force reopening of HormuzBRN00 DXY EEM+2.32%
2026-08-30Bank of Korea warns chip income gains could reignite inflation after consecutive rate hikesKRW
2026-08-30U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent presents plan at G20 to isolate Iran’s economy and force reopening of Strait of HormuzBRENT DXY EMFX
2026-08-30Iran says armed forces blocked 30 vessels from the Strait of Hormuz since Aug. 22BZ=F DX-Y.NYB NAT+0.89%
2026-08-30US Central Command strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard rocket launchers on Larak Island after observing preparations to fire sea‑mine‑carrying rockets toward the Strait of HormuzBZ=F CL=F DXY ITA-3.10%
2026-08-30UKMTO reports tanker struck by unknown projectile north of Khasab in Strait of HormuzBDTI BZ=F
2026-08-30U.S. forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing sea-mine preparations in the Strait of HormuzBRENT BZ=F GOLD HMMJ+1.02%
2026-08-30Iranian leaders acknowledge deep economic strain as US intensifies sanctions and naval blockade while insisting on control over the Strait of HormuzBANQUE-MISR-UAE BZ=F USDTRY
2026-08-30Oil prices jump more than 2% with Brent back above $90 after US attack on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of HormuzBZ=F CL=F TIP XLE+1.11%
2026-08-30US Central Command strikes two IRGC rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island after sea‑mine rocket preparations near the Strait of HormuzBRENT NOV26 FUTURES BZ=F CL=F GLD-0.52%
2026-08-30Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow retaliation after the U.S. strike on Larak IslandBNO BRENT BZ=F GLD+5.97%
2026-08-30Iran says foreign trade has shrunk by about a third under U.S. sanctions and blockadeBRN=F DNO IRX
2026-08-30US Treasury prepares to escalate economic campaign against Iran and expands secondary sanctions threats including actions against Banque Misr’s UAE operationsBANQUE-MISR-UAE BZ=F EMB-0.44%
2026-08-30UAE central bank cuts Banque Misr branches off from US dollar clearing in enforcement push on Iran-related transactionsDXY ESRS.CA HSBUH.DU
2026-08-30South Korea prepares August trade and inflation releases as chip exports drive growth005930.KS KOSPI KRW
2026-08-30Taiwan export data is due as analysts expect another surge in semiconductor shipmentsTSM TWD TWII+2.73%
2026-08-30China's growth slowdown deepens as analysts cite weaker second-quarter expansion and rising fiscal pressureCNY FXI HKD+1.04%
2026-08-30Bank of Korea warns chip income gains could reignite inflation after consecutive rate hikesKOSPI KRW KTB-4.42%
2026-08-30Japan plans to scale back solar-panel subsidies as it shifts support toward perovskite cells6758.T JPY TAN+0.40%

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