United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count registered at 452, below expectations (456)

Aug 21, 2026

Iran’s President Pezeshkian urges war’s end as US pressure looms – BBG

The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that “It would be better to end the war today, when we have power and dignity, and with the whole world acknowledging our victory,” according to a Bloomberg article.

New Zealand Dollar extends rally as fading Fed-hike bets soften US Dollar

The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends its rally against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, trading near 0.6000 and close to its highest level since end-May.