Catalysts and events · 2026-09-29

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2026-09-29US-Iran contacts continue through mediators as Tehran and Washington dispute terms of a po → Bearish DXYDXY
2026-09-29US job openings fall to 7.08 million in August → Bearish SPYSPY+1.95%
2026-09-29Iran maintained restrictions on Strait of Hormuz shipping as tanker traffic stayed below p → Bullish XAUUSDXAUUSD
2026-09-29US State Department sanctions three entities over Iranian military procurementIRR/USD USO+1.09%
2026-09-29Conference Board says US consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2014 → Bullish TLTTLT-1.21%
2026-09-29People's Bank of China cuts the one-year PSL rate and expands relending for tech upgrades → Bullish FXIFXI-0.27%
2026-09-29US and Iranian officials hold separate mediated discussions as Washington seeks nuclear co → Bullish TLTTLT-1.21%
2026-09-29US and Russian officials discuss future energy projects in Washington as sanctions pressure persistsXAUUSD
2026-09-29Brent and WTI fall as Gulf oil flows recover and diplomatic efforts intensifyBZ=F CL=F TLT-1.21%
2026-09-29A vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz is struck by a suspected projectile and catches fireBDTI BRENT CRUDE GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29Maritime agency says unknown projectile hits ship in Strait of Hormuz, sparking fireBRENT TANKER XLE+3.59%
2026-09-29Iran says it is awaiting a US response to its seven-day ceasefire and Hormuz reopening proposalBDTI BRENT CRUDE DXY GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29China's top policymakers unveil targeted fiscal and monetary measures to cut financing costsCGB10Y FXI KWEB-0.21%
2026-09-29China strengthens support for homebuyers with new mortgage-interest subsidiesBABA HK:1093 HK:3993
2026-09-29Brent and WTI fall as Gulf oil flows recover and diplomatic efforts intensifyBZ=F CL=F TLT-1.21%
2026-09-29Qatar presses shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran as Trump denies offering sanctions reliefBNO IRR/USD USO+3.25%
2026-09-29US State Department sanctions three entities over Iranian military procurementIRR/USD USO+1.09%
2026-09-29President Donald Trump says the US war with Iran will end soon without detailing termsCL=F DXY GC=F
2026-09-29Poland changes air defense rules after Russian drone activity near the Ukrainian borderPLN PST
2026-09-29Russia plans to raise defence spending above £150 billion in next year's draft budgetRSX RTS RUB
2026-09-29US and Russian officials discuss future energy projects in Washington as sanctions pressure persistsTTF TUPRS XAUUSD
2026-09-29US State Department sanctions three entities over Iran military procurement and arms transportBZ=F IRR=X ITA-0.50%
2026-09-29US imposes sanctions on 13 individuals and entities tied to Iran weapons procurementCL1! ITA XLE+1.54%
2026-09-29US forces exit Iraq after two decades as Iran welcomes the withdrawalCL1! DXY GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29Saudi Arabia resumes oil flows through a pipeline bypassing the Strait of HormuzBZ=F CL=F FRO+7.85%
2026-09-29US sanctions three entities over alleged Iranian military procurement and arms transportBZ=F IRR/USD ITA-0.50%
2026-09-29Qatar presses shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran for a Hormuz agreementBZ=F FRO USO+4.47%
2026-09-29Iranian rial falls beyond 2.5 million per dollar as sanctions and oil restrictions deepen economic pressureBZ=F IRR/USD
2026-09-29Russia's government drafts a defence budget that raises military spending above £150bn next yearRSX RUB RUSL
2026-09-29Ukraine says it struck Russian oil facilities in the Krasnodar regionBRENT RUB XLE+3.59%
2026-09-29EU officials reopen talks on unblocking Ukraine accession chapters after Hungary's vetoBUX HGB 2032 HUF
2026-09-29Iran says it is awaiting a US response to its seven-day ceasefire and Hormuz reopening proposalBDTI BRENT CRUDE DXY GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29A vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz is struck by a suspected projectile and catches fireBDTI BRENT CRUDE GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29US sanctions 10 individuals and entities over Iran military procurement networksDXY ITA USO+0.29%
2026-09-29Maritime agency says unknown projectile hits ship in Strait of Hormuz, sparking fireBRENT TANKER XLE+3.59%
2026-09-29Iranian Revolutionary Guards challenge US claims that Hormuz leverage has weakened as Sept → Bearish USOUSO+1.09%
2026-09-29South Korean exports are seen rising for a 16th straight month on strong AI chip demand → Bullish KRW/USDKRW/USD
2026-09-29Donald Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief as Qatar pushes for renewed peace talksBZ=F CL=F GLD-0.16%
2026-09-29Iran conditions Strait of Hormuz reopening on terms of a negotiated settlement with the Un → Bullish GLDGLD-0.16%
2026-09-29Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Qatari mediators in New York over a proposal → Bearish GLDGLD-0.16%
2026-09-29Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports through the East-West pipeline after repairs2222.SR CL=F TANKER RATES
2026-09-29Yemen's armed forces say Saudi jets and missiles hit three provinces in 24 hoursBDRY CL XLE+0.67%
2026-09-29China reports a $378 billion current-account surplus as exports tied to AI hardware strengthenCNY FXI TSM+2.64%
2026-09-29Reuters poll shows China's factory activity likely returned to growth in September → Bullish FXIFXI-0.27%
2026-09-29People's Bank of China cuts the one-year PSL rate and expands relending for tech upgradesBABA CNY FXI-0.27%
2026-09-29Hungary blocks approval of screening results needed to open two Ukraine EU accession clustersEUR/HUF UKRAINE EUROBOND SPREAD
2026-09-29US Treasury sanctions individuals and entities accused of supplying weapons components to → Bearish IRRIRR
2026-09-29Iran says it awaits a U.S. response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of HormuzIRR
2026-09-29QatarEnergy extends force majeure on LNG deliveries while Hormuz remains closed → Bullish TTF=FTTF=F
2026-09-29Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief as Qatari mediators press for a US-Iran peace dealBZ=F DXY USO+1.09%

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