Weekly Archive: 2026-W37
September 13, 2026 PM
- An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Hormuz, killing one crew member. | AP ↗︎
- Oman postponed Monday's Gulf-Iran Hormuz meeting, saying more preparation was needed. | Gulf News ↗︎
- Sweden's election was nearly dead even with two-thirds of votes counted. | AP ↗︎
September 12, 2026 PM
- Iraq confirmed Saudi pipeline attacks originated from its territory and dismissed a regional commander. | AP ↗︎
- BRICS declaration encouraged further cross-border payment work and discussions on local-currency trade settlements. | India MEA ↗︎
- Taiwan August CPI rose 2.04 percent y/y; PPI increased 16.75 percent. | DGBAS ↗︎
- Sweden's parliamentary election is scheduled for September 13. | Swedish Election Authority ↗︎
- Canada August CPI is due September 14. | StatCan ↗︎
- China August industrial output, retail sales and fixed-asset investment are due September 15. | NBS ↗︎
- UK labor-market data and August CPI are due September 15 and 16. | ONS ↗︎
- Fed policy decision and updated economic projections are due September 16. | Fed ↗︎
- BoE policy decision and September MPC minutes are due September 17. | BoE ↗︎
- BOJ policy decision is due September 18. | BOJ ↗︎
September 11, 2026 PM
- U.S. CPI rose 0.4 percent m/m and 3.4 percent y/y; core CPI rose 2.4 percent y/y. | BLS ↗︎
- U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.38 percent, its highest since 2007. | FXStreet ↗︎
- U Michigan sentiment fell to 47.8; year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 4.6 percent. | U Michigan ↗︎
- U.S. diesel prices reached a record USD 6.06 per gallon. | AAA ↗︎
- Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after multiple attacks, the Energy Ministry said. | Al Riyadh ↗︎
- U.S. Treasury sanctioned networks supporting Kata’ib Hizballah and Lebanese Hizballah across four countries. | Treasury ↗︎
- IEA expects global oil supply to fall 5.7 mb/d in 2026 as Gulf disruptions persist. | IEA ↗︎
- Japan PPI rose 7.6 percent y/y in August but fell 0.2 percent m/m. | BOJ ↗︎
- Brazil IPCA fell 0.32 percent m/m in August; 12-month inflation eased to 4.22 percent. | IBGE ↗︎
September 11, 2026 AM
- Houthis seized Mayun Island in Bab el-Mandeb; Saudi Arabia struck Mokha airport. | AP ↗︎
- Brent crude fell 3.3 percent to USD 104.09 after topping USD 108 Thursday. | AP ↗︎
- UK GDP grew 0.4 percent m/m and 1.6 percent y/y in July. | ONS ↗︎
- UK three-month goods deficit narrowed to GBP 61.6 billion; total trade deficit to GBP 9.0 billion. | ONS ↗︎
- INSEE expects France GDP growth at 0.4 percent in 2026; year-end unemployment at 8.6 percent. | INSEE ↗︎
- Bank of Russia held its key rate at 14.0 percent. | Bank of Russia ↗︎
- Korea's Kospi fell 2.6 percent on Friday. | MOFE Korea ↗︎
September 10, 2026 PM
- ECB raised its deposit rate 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. | ECB ↗︎
- Brent crude jumped 6.3 percent to USD 107.63, its highest since May. | AP ↗︎
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumped 12 basis points to 4.95 percent, highest since 2023. | AP ↗︎
- U.S. PPI rose 0.4 percent m/m and 5.4 percent y/y in August. | BLS ↗︎
- U.S. existing-home sales fell 2.0 percent in August to a 3.98 million annual rate. | NAR ↗︎
- Turkey's central bank held its policy rate at 37.0 percent. | Habertürk ↗︎
September 10, 2026 AM
- IAEA Board referred Iran to the U.N. Security Council over nuclear non-compliance. | AP ↗︎
- Houthi forces entered Yemen's strategic Mokha port near the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route. | AP ↗︎
- Taiwan August exports surged 41.0 percent y/y to a record USD 82.4 billion. | Taiwan MOF ↗︎
- BOJ's Masu said rates need to rise further; rapid hikes may be needed if inflation accelerates. | BOJ ↗︎
- BOK said inflation will stay above target; it will determine the timing and pace of further rate hikes. | BOK ↗︎
September 9, 2026 PM
- Treasury set its next 10–20-year liquidity-support buyback cap at USD 6 billion. | Treasury ↗︎
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.85 percent, highest since late October 2023. | AP ↗︎
- European Commission proposed procurement rules introducing European-preference criteria in strategic sectors. | European Commission ↗︎
- Lagarde called for deeper European integration to reduce dependence on foreign energy, technology and security. | ECB ↗︎
- Mexico August inflation rose to 3.26 percent; core inflation eased to 3.88 percent. | INEGI ↗︎
September 9, 2026 AM
- U.S. military said it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship. | AP ↗︎
- Brent crude rose above USD 100 per barrel for the first time since July 24. | AP ↗︎
- China CPI rose 0.8 percent y/y and 0.4 percent m/m in August. | NBS ↗︎
- China PPI rose 3.8 percent y/y and 0.4 percent m/m in August. | NBS ↗︎
- Korea Q2 corporate sales growth reached 26.7 percent; operating margin was 16.9 percent. | KDI ↗︎
- France industrial production fell 0.4 percent m/m in July; manufacturing output fell 0.8 percent. | INSEE ↗︎
September 8, 2026 PM
- U.S. Treasury sanctioned 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines. | Treasury ↗︎
- Canada's 15–50 percent counter-tariffs took effect on CAD 27.6 billion of U.S. imports. | Finance Canada ↗︎
- U.S. announced bans on selected Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles. | AP ↗︎
- Korea's Q2 real GNI rose 3.1 percent q/q. | BOK ↗︎
September 8, 2026 AM
- Houthi attacks ignited fires at Saudi energy facilities and wounded 73 people. | AP ↗︎
- Brent crude reached USD 99.22 per barrel, its highest since July 24. | RTE ↗︎
- China's August exports rose 18.6 percent y/y; imports increased 21.7 percent. | Xinhua ↗︎
- Japan's Q2 real GDP growth was revised to 0.4 percent q/q from 0.3 percent. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗︎
- Japan's current-account surplus reached JPY 2.99 trillion in July. | BOJ ↗︎
- Germany's July exports fell 0.8 percent m/m; imports dropped 5.7 percent. | Destatis ↗︎
September 7, 2026 PM
- China will issue CNY 300 billion in special Treasury bonds to recapitalize eight central financial institutions. | MOF China ↗︎
- Japanese yen strengthened to around JPY 154 per dollar, its strongest since late February. | Asahi ↗︎
- RBI absorbed INR 3.53 trillion in an overnight VRRR at 5.24 percent. | RBI ↗︎
- Turkey's medium-term program projects 2026 inflation at 28.4 percent and growth at 3.3 percent. | AA ↗︎
- Iran said it will declare a restricted zone beyond Hormuz; uncoordinated vessels face sanctions. | Press TV ↗︎
September 7, 2026 AM
- Euro-area Q2 GDP growth was revised to 0.6 percent q/q from 0.4 percent. | Eurostat ↗︎
- Germany's industrial production fell 1.1 percent m/m and 1.6 percent y/y in July. | Destatis ↗︎
- China's FX reserves rose USD 19.5 billion in August to USD 3.4383 trillion. | SAFE ↗︎
- Japan's reserve assets fell USD 79.6 billion in August to USD 1.208 trillion. | MOF Japan ↗︎
- Korea's Kospi surged 4.6 percent; Japan's Nikkei rose 2.1 percent. | AP ↗︎