What moved markets on August 15, 2026

The US session is handing over to Asia.

The US session is handing over to Asia. The current cross-market regime is NEUTRAL. The VIX is down 2.6 percent, KOSPI is up 2.42 percent, and the US 10-year yield is up 1.19 percent. The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF, BWET, has surged 1,600% this year.

Qatar's foreign ministry reports search teams discovered the remains of one Iranian pilot and has contacted Iran to arrange…

Qatar's foreign ministry reports search teams discovered the remains of one Iranian pilot and has contacted Iran to arrange a handover. This follows Qatar's statement that it took necessary steps to protect its territory after Iranian pilots breached airspace.

Qatar's foreign ministry reports Iranian pilots breached its airspace and ignored contact attempts.

Nvidia is downsizing plans for a $250 billion guarantee of an OpenAI data center.

Russia's foreign ministry states that possible U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow’s ties with…

Russia's foreign ministry states that possible U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow’s ties with Washington and Ankara.

Russia's foreign ministry states that any potential U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow's ties with…

Russia's foreign ministry states that any potential U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow's ties with Washington and Ankara.

Russia's foreign ministry is requesting explanations from Washington and Ankara regarding alleged arms supply plans to Kyiv,…

Russia's foreign ministry is requesting explanations from Washington and Ankara regarding alleged arms supply plans to Kyiv, according to an IFX-reported spokesperson.

Hezbollah warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon will be met.

Iran reports three air force personnel missing after a March mission against a U.S.

Iran reports three air force personnel missing after a March mission against a U.S. base are held in Qatar.

The Iranian foreign minister states Tehran has not chosen to restart talks with the US.

The Iranian foreign minister states Tehran has not chosen to restart talks with the US. Separately, RTRS reports Canada-U.S. trade talks remain far from agreement.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy states Ukraine's military struck a Russian missile factory in Samara.

Iran's foreign minister states that Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging messages with Tehran, noting this process is not a…

Iran's foreign minister states that Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging messages with Tehran, noting this process is not a negotiation.

Cogent Communications Holdings' securities-fraud class action is described as resulting from undisclosed demand and backlog…

Cogent Communications Holdings' securities-fraud class action is described as resulting from undisclosed demand and backlog issues. The stock is noted as down about 29%.

South Korea's President Lee states he can discuss effective methods to limit North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

South Korea's President Lee calls for a meeting with North Korea to seek peaceful coexistence.

South Korea's President Lee calls for a meeting with North Korea to seek peaceful coexistence. President Lee also states the country must implement multiple safeguards to prevent escalation with North Korea.

Davis Commodities, ticker DTCK, announces receipt of a Nasdaq final action letter.

Davis Commodities, ticker DTCK, announces receipt of a Nasdaq final action letter. No additional details on the action are provided.

South Korea exports growth is revised to an actual 63.0%, compared with a previous 62.8%.

The EIA reports U.S. oil output averaged 13.83 million barrels per day in August, up from 13.82 million in July.

The EIA reports U.S. oil output averaged 13.83 million barrels per day in August, up from 13.82 million in July. Natural gas output is expected to average 122.6 billion cubic feet per day in August, compared with 122 billion in July.