Catalysts and events · 2026-08-30

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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 investigates Banque Misr’s UAE operations after US move to cut them off from dollar clearing over Iran‑related transactionsBANQUE-MISR-UAE UAEGB10Y
2026-08-30US Central Command strikes two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after assessing imminent sea-mine threat to the Strait of HormuzBRENT NOV26 FUTURES DXY ITA WTI OCT26 FUTURES-3.10%
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%
2026-08-30Iranian 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%
2026-08-30Romania monitors Black Sea shipping as Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine intensify, reports sayOMV.PA RON/USD XLE+2.20%
2026-08-30Turkey keeps Black Sea transit and energy routes under watch as Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikesBIST100 TUPRS.IS USDTRY
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%
2026-08-30Scott Bessent warns countries of secondary U.S. sanctions over Iranian oil tiesBZ=F IRX PSX
2026-08-30UK Maritime Trade Operations reports tanker struck by unknown projectile north of Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz with no casualties or spillBRENT NOV26 FUTURES IHOEX TNP
2026-08-30Iran says armed forces blocked 30 vessels from the Strait of Hormuz since Aug. 22BZ=F DX-Y.NYB NAT+0.89%
2026-08-30Iran says foreign trade has shrunk by about a third under U.S. sanctions and blockadeBRN=F DNO IRX
2026-08-30Iran says it reached an understanding with Oman on Strait of Hormuz transit arrangementsBZ=F WSH=F XLE+2.20%
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%
2026-08-30U.S. Treasury's Bessent uses G20 talks to press partners to cut business ties with Iran10Y UST DXY
2026-08-30Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow retaliation after the U.S. strike on Larak IslandBNO BRENT JPM TANKER INDEX+8.99%
2026-08-30Saudi Arabia joins Turkey and Pakistan in first defence committee meeting on the new pactRTX SAR TASI-5.16%
2026-08-30Egypt sets a $15 visa fee for entry, transit and consular services from 2027EGP EGX30 JETS-1.00%
2026-08-30UAE Central Bank opens probe into Banque Misr's Dubai branch over US-sanctioned transactionsADX AED DBK
2026-08-30Libya's rival factions sign UN-backed deal to advance national electionsLCO LYD UKX+1.77%
2026-08-30Qatar prepares a slate of major autumn events at Katara and Doha exhibition venuesIQD QAR QATR
2026-08-30Oil prices ease as markets price in talks involving Iran, Qatar and Oman on reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US–Iran warBZ=F CL=F HO=F XLE+2.20%
2026-08-30US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its strike group arrive in the Arabian Sea for new Middle East mission near the Strait of HormuzBZ=F HII ITA-3.10%
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%
2026-08-30Japanese market commentary lifts expectations for higher BoJ rates as yen weakens past 160JGB_2Y JPY/USD NIKKEI 225
2026-08-30Bank of Korea warns chip windfall could reignite inflation after raising rates to 3%3Y_KTB KOSPI KRW/USD
2026-08-30China's growth slows to 4.3% in the second quarter, renewing pressure on fiscal supportCNY/USD FXI IRON_ORE+1.04%
2026-08-30Japan's Environment Ministry shifts solar support toward perovskite panels and cuts panel purchase subsidies0981.HK ROPEY TAN-1.25%
2026-08-30Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei urges Gulf unity against U.S. and Israel as IRGC Navy rejects U.S. claims that Strait of Hormuz is openBRENT RTN XAUUSD
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
2026-08-30Russian drone and missile strikes kill 38 near Kyiv as Ukraine probes warehouse blastEUR/UAH UKRAINE SOVEREIGN CREDIT
2026-08-30Russia says it is preparing mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites after Kyiv depot attackEUR TTF
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
2026-08-30Oil prices fall for the week as traders weigh Fed tightening signals and rumours of partial Strait of Hormuz shipping dealBRN00 CL1 LNGJPN
2026-08-30UAE central bank cuts Banque Misr branches off from US dollar clearing in enforcement push on Iran-related transactionsDXY ESRS.CA HSBUH.DU
2026-08-30US 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%
2026-08-30Qatar central and tourism authorities publish major autumn events calendar for DohaQAR QSE
2026-08-30Masked Israeli settlers attack NBC News team and Palestinian woman in the West BankILS TA35+0.50%
2026-08-30Iraqi court sentences US-sanctioned oil official to prisonBRENT IQD XOP+1.62%
2026-08-30Egypt renews Hassan Abdalla's mandate as acting central bank governor for one yearEGP EGX30 EGYPT LOCAL BONDS-0.69%
2026-08-30Israeli settlers attack NBC news team and Palestinian resident in occupied West BankIL-USD TA-35
2026-08-30Russia says it is preparing mass strikes on Ukraine's energy sites after overnight attacksICE GASOIL TTF UAH
2026-08-30Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as hospital reports cancer medicines have run outBZ=F EEM+2.32%
2026-08-30Egypt's Finance Ministry tightens labour rules for companies with 10 or more workersEGP EGX30-0.69%
2026-08-30Iran's supreme leader urges Muslim states to unite against the United States and IsraelUSD/IRR USO+9.45%
2026-08-30Russian drone strike kills at least 38 near Kyiv after ammunition depot blastLMT UAH UAWIP-6.84%
2026-08-30Iran says it will keep Hormuz transit restricted until Washington meets its commitmentsBDRY BRENT DXY+6.70%
2026-08-30IRGC Navy rejects claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open to normal trafficBDRY BZ=F+6.70%
2026-08-30Libyan factions sign UN-backed roadmap for elections within two yearsLYD USO+9.45%

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