What moved markets on August 22, 2026

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss a suspension of trade…

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss a suspension of trade talks with the U.S.

Iran's top security official Rezaei states that Iran will target assets of nations that aid the US "economic warfare"…

Iran's top security official Rezaei states that Iran will target assets of nations that aid the US "economic warfare" against the Islamic Republic.

Nvidia clients have been alerted to AI-driven price increases exceeding 15%.

Bitcoin is trading at $79,500, its highest level since May 15.

Bitcoin is trading at $79,500, its highest level since May 15. Weekly spot ETF inflows reached $1.92 billion, with month-to-date inflows topping $2.3 billion.

President Putin states Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" by attacking Russian economic infrastructure, and Moscow has…

President Putin states Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" by attacking Russian economic infrastructure, and Moscow has responded with strikes against Ukraine's economy.

Carney states that last-minute changes suggested by the U.S.

Carney states that last-minute changes suggested by the U.S. also cover autos.

Canada's Prime Minister Carney states that measures against the U.S.

Canada's Prime Minister Carney states that measures against the U.S. will take effect on September 8th. No additional details or magnitude were supplied.

Carney states Canada's measures against the U.S.

Carney states Canada's measures against the U.S. will concentrate on the steel and dairy sectors.

U.S. discussions signal readiness to remove remaining counter tariffs on key industries, specifically steel, aluminum, and…

U.S. discussions signal readiness to remove remaining counter tariffs on key industries, specifically steel, aluminum, and autos.

Canada's Prime Minister Carney states he does not believe the US aims to halt any of Canada's energy projects.

Canada's Prime Minister Bill Carney states Canada cannot accept the U.S.

Canada's Prime Minister Bill Carney states Canada cannot accept the U.S. offer and will not concede to the demands.

Bitcoin is up about 20% this week.

Bitcoin is up about 20% this week. This move is observed alongside Treasury support for long-dated bonds, short liquidations, and roughly $1 billion in spot ETF inflows in early August.

Putin states Ukraine has unleashed 'pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets.

A Lebanese news agency reports two Israeli raids struck an area between the towns of Sarbin and Rashaf in southern Lebanon.

A Lebanese news agency reports two Israeli raids struck an area between the towns of Sarbin and Rashaf in southern Lebanon. Separately, Axios, citing U.S. officials, reports approximately 40 oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route on Friday night.

Ether is down 3.53% and Bitcoin is down 1.49%.

Ether is down 3.53% and Bitcoin is down 1.49%. XRP is up 3.18% and Binance is up 1.11%.

The Pentagon reports over 750 U.S.

The Pentagon reports over 750 U.S. service members wounded in the Iran war since late February. Separately, the Trump administration is preparing new financial sanctions on Iran, with Iranian military officials vowing retaliation. President Trump also stated he plans to use a large portion of MAGA Inc.'s roughly $850 million to support Republican candidates.

The European session is now closed, handing over to the US session.

The European session is now closed, handing over to the US session. The market regime is currently neutral. The VIX is down 5.5 percent, the Hang Seng is up 1.21 percent, and the Dow Jones is up 0.98 percent. Michael Burry has reportedly added new short positions in CoreWeave, Micron, the Semi ETF SOXX, and Palantir.

Michael Burry reportedly updated positions on social media, opening a new short in CoreWeave and adding short positions in…

Michael Burry reportedly updated positions on social media, opening a new short in CoreWeave and adding short positions in Micron, the Semi ETF SOXX and Palantir. Additionally, the U.S. says Canada declined to finalize a trade deal.

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Galibaf, states Tehran received a message from neighboring countries regarding…

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Galibaf, states Tehran received a message from neighboring countries regarding new security arrangements and economic cooperation.

Asia session is handing over to Europe.

Asia session is handing over to Europe. The current cross-market regime is NEUTRAL. The VIX is down 5.5 percent, the Hang Seng is up 1.21 percent, and the Dow Jones is up 0.98 percent.

SuperiorMed, ticker SSEA, announces an agreement and plan of merger with Starry Sea Acquisition Corp.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney states that trade talks with the U.S.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney states that trade talks with the U.S. are suspended. A senior Trump administration official says that if a pact had been reached, Canada-USMCA talks would have taken place.

A senior Trump administration official says a proposed trade deal would have cut tariffs substantially, but no specific…

A senior Trump administration official says a proposed trade deal would have cut tariffs substantially, but no specific tariff figures or provisions were provided in the report.

USTR Greer states Canada has declined to complete the trade agreement.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the IBEW agree to binding arbitration, ending a strike.

A U.S. military aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait, which Pro reports as evidence of U.S.

A U.S. military aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait, which Pro reports as evidence of U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.