• US sanctions on Iran remain a key geopolitical risk for global markets.
• Crude oil is falling as hopes rise for progress on the Strait of Hormuz.
• Nvidia earnings are the biggest global trigger, with investors watching the strength of the AI boom.
• US inflation data + Fed signals remain crucial for global rate expectations.
• Asian markets are cautious ahead of Nvidia’s results and ongoing Middle East developments.
🔥 KEY FOCUS: Iran | Crude | Nvidia | US Inflation | Fed
August 26, 2026 2.9K