Brent crude oil rose 1.7% to $92 per barrel on 2026-09-01 after a 2.7% gain on Monday, and U.S. benchmark crude climbed 2.2% to $87.67 per barrel, as the Iran war curtailed traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which once carried about 20% of the world's oil shipments. ^[1] On 2026-09-01, the S&P 500 fell 0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 299 points (0.6%), and the Nasdaq composite declined 1.4%, pressured by rising oil prices and a U.S. government bond sell-off. ^[2] On 2026-09-01, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rose to 4.79% from 4.73% late Friday, its highest level since January 2025, while the two-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.35% from about 3.50% at the start of 2026. ^[3] Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana received the AAA Four Diamonds classification from the American Automobile Association (AAA) on 2026-05-21. ^[4] AAA said on 2026-09-01 that the U.S. national average gasoline price stayed above $4 per gallon every day of August 2026 for the first time on record, making it the most expensive August at the pump and exceeding even the 2022 supply-chain crunch. ^[5] Grupo Santa María is advancing its expansion in Playa Macao with the upcoming opening of Secrets Macao Punta Cana, a new adults-only resort with 406 rooms. ^[6] The AAA Four Diamonds classification recognizes high standards of quality, hospitality, and service, as well as consistency in offering exceptional vacation experiences. ^[7] To obtain the Four Diamonds classification, properties must meet rigorous evaluation criteria established by AAA covering facility quality, comfort, service consistency, attention to detail, and the overall guest experience. ^[8]