Catalysts and events · 2026-09-16

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2026-09-16US Central Command reports redirecting 103 commercial vessels under maritime blockade enforcing Iran trade restrictions in Strait of HormuzBRN00 TNP
2026-09-16Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims new shootdown of US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island using advanced air defence systemBRN00 NOC-3.08%
2026-09-16Ship-tracking data show vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz plunging to three on September 16 amid intensifying Gulf conflictBRN00 DHT-7.64%
2026-09-16US House passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act extending Iran energy sanctions and authorising Russia-related tariff toolsBRN00 CL00 USDTRY
2026-09-16US-contracted vessel carrying American personnel reportedly hit by Iranian drones and missile near Strait of Hormuz, causing minor injuriesBRN00 HNRG STNG-5.13%
2026-09-16US Treasury convenes global banks under Operation Economic Outcast to tighten enforcement of Iran financial sanctionsDXY IRR
2026-09-16US House votes for third time to end Iran war by approving war powers resolution curbing Trump’s ability to continue combat operationsBRN00 ITA-0.63%
2026-09-16China says industrial output accelerated as high-tech manufacturing and exports strengthened in AugustCNH FXI HG-0.61%
2026-09-16Saudi Arabia suspends Yanbu oil loadings after drone attacks on eastern pipeline assetsBRENT SABIC VLCC
2026-09-16Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 21 displaced PalestiniansILS QATAR SOVEREIGN BONDS TA-35-1.62%
2026-09-16Houthis claim missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and an air base near Khamis MushaitBRENT SAUHY WTI-3.86%
2026-09-16European Commission chief von der Leyen backs European Security Council and hybrid incident response planCAC 40 RHEINMETALL
2026-09-16US House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill with secondary tariff threatsBRENT USD/RUB XLE-2.59%
2026-09-16U.S. House passes sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia and IranIAI USDILS USO-1.89%
2026-09-16US Treasury prepares global financial institutions meeting to intensify pressure on TehranBRENT CRUDE IRR REGIONAL BANKS
2026-09-16Israeli strike-hit building collapses in Gaza City, killing displaced civiliansDEFENSE STOCKS ILS TA-35-1.62%
2026-09-16Ukraine presents a record 2027 defence budget as war costs climbRHM UAH UKRATREASURY
2026-09-16New York Fed says statewide manufacturing activity slowed in September → Bullish IEFIEF-0.60%
2026-09-16Libya shuts two oilfields and a pumping station after local protests disrupt operationsBRN EEM+1.01%
2026-09-16Japan's trade deficit extends to four months as imports surge on higher crude oil and semi → Bullish SOXSOX
2026-09-16Saudi Arabia cancels September crude cargoes after drone strike shuts East-West pipelineBRN CL XLE-1.61%
2026-09-16New York Fed says statewide manufacturing activity slowed in September → Bearish XLIXLI+0.82%
2026-09-16US House passes sweeping Russia sanctions and tariff bill targeting Moscow's war fundingBRENT RSX USDRUB
2026-09-16Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 21 after earlier strike damageCL GLD-0.48%
2026-09-16US retail sales rebound 1.2% in August as consumers keep spendingDXY IEF XLY-0.09%
2026-09-16Latin American currencies weaken after Federal Reserve raises rates, with Colombia peso under pressureCOLCAP COP HYG-1.88%
2026-09-16Brazil central bank cuts Selic for fifth straight meeting and keeps next move openBRL BZF EWZ-0.29%
2026-09-16U.S. Treasury convenes global banks to advance Iran sanctions pushDXY KRE XAUUSD-3.24%
2026-09-16Federal Reserve raises benchmark rate by 25 bps and signals further tighteningDXY SPY TLT+0.65%
2026-09-16Saudi Arabia suspends Yanbu crude loadings and cancels some September cargoes after pipeline attacksBRENT DUB XLE-2.59%
2026-09-16US memo targets Canadian-origin goods in federal procurementCADUSD MFC XIU
2026-09-16S&P/TSX Composite falls as energy shares weaken and US stocks turn lower^GSPTSE CADUSD CL=F
2026-09-16Trump signs memorandum to exclude Canadian-origin goods from US federal procurementCADUSD CNI EWC-0.35%
2026-09-16US retail sales rebound 1.2% in August as consumers keep spendingDXY IEF XLY-0.09%
2026-09-16Federal Reserve raises benchmark rate by 25 bps and signals further tighteningDXY SPY TLT+0.65%
2026-09-16Latin American currencies weaken after Federal Reserve raises rates, with Colombia peso under pressureCOLCAP COP HYG-1.88%
2026-09-16Latin American markets fall after Fed rate hike and Chilean stocks and peso move separatelyCLP IPSA USDCLP
2026-09-16Ecuadorian assets remain exposed as Latin American FX weakens after Federal Reserve rate hikeEC ECUADOR 2030
2026-09-16Peru weighs as a beneficiary of stronger metals demand after regional dollar pressure and Brazil slowdownCOPPER
2026-09-16Brazil activity index falls more than expected in July as cooling deepensBRAZIL10Y BRL EWZ-0.29%
2026-09-16Brazil central bank cuts Selic for fifth straight meeting and keeps next move openBRL BZF EWZ-0.29%
2026-09-16European Commission chief von der Leyen backs European Security Council and hybrid incident response planCAC 40 EUR RHEINMETALL
2026-09-16US House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill with secondary tariff threatsBRENT USD/RUB XLE-2.59%
2026-09-16UNODC and partners open global conference on criminal cryptoasset finance in LuxembourgBTC COIN XMR+15.83%
2026-09-16ASEAN ministers adopt Manila Declaration on disaster preparedness in Pasay CityPHINS PHP PSEI
2026-09-16Pakistan and India trade protests after navy vessels collide at seaINR NIFTY PKR-1.66%
2026-09-16Hong Kong publishes first five-year economic and social development plan for 2026 to 20302800.HK HKD HKEX
2026-09-16US House passes sweeping Russia sanctions and tariff bill targeting Moscow's war fundingBRENT RSX USDRUB
2026-09-16U.S. House passes sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia and IranIAI USDILS USO-1.89%
2026-09-16U.S. Treasury convenes global banks to advance Iran sanctions pushDXY KRE XAUUSD-3.24%

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