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US equities are trading lower on August 31, 2026, as a sharp jump of more than 6% in crude oil prices follows new US strikes on Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving geopolitical and inflation fears and pressuring risk assets, particularly rate‑sensitive growth stocks. (apnews.com)
The broader US indexes are poised to end August with net monthly gains after a volatile summer, but today’s session is seeing profit‑taking and weaker risk appetite as investors reassess the path of Federal Reserve policy amid still‑elevated bond yields and ongoing discussion of further rate hikes. (apnews.com)
Energy stocks and oil‑linked assets are outperforming on the day, helped by the crude spike and expectations of tighter global supply, while more cyclical and consumer‑facing names are lagging as the energy shock keeps US gasoline prices above $4 per gallon into the end of August, squeezing real disposable income and sentiment. (apnews.com)
| Date | Ticker | Company Name | Offer Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | IPHXU | Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VIII | $250,000,000 |
| Aug 27 | RNAQU | Rainier Acquisition Corp | $75,000,000 |
| Aug 26 | JTTT | JATT III Acquisition Corp | $60,000,000 |
| Aug 26 | SCATU | Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. | $75,000,000 |
| Aug 25 | ADBT | Advasa Holdings, Inc. | — |
| Date | Ticker | Company Name | Offer Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | TRBG | Turbogen Ltd. | — |
| Sep 8 | PTT | SIYATA PTT | — |