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20 economies, 2 days and Trump’s G20 agenda — including Iran ties

The US Treasury plans to address global trade imbalances and boost economic growth. Secretary Bessent will urge major economies to cut remaining ties with Iran. He will also discuss sovereign debt and US borrowing costs with counterparts. Washington seeks international compliance with its Iran sanctions campaign. This meeting aims to…

The Economic Times

China's help critical, but unlikely, for US to choke off Iran

The United States seeks to economically isolate Iran through expanded sanctions. China's continued trade with Tehran complicates these US efforts significantly. Beijing defends its legitimate cooperation and vows to protect its economic interests. The US has targeted some Chinese entities but avoided major financial institutions. China has little incentive to…

The Economic Times

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties

Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic

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White House Backchannel Exposed After CIA Chief Sneaks Into Moscow To Deliver Ultimatum on NATO and Iran

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secretive Moscow visit aimed to warn Russia against NATO aggression, amid rising tensions and conflicting accounts from Washington and Moscow.

International Business Times UK

Warsh Has Kept Wall Street in the Dark About The Roadmap To Tackle Inflation. Jackson Hole Could Reveal It.

Investors are unsure whether Warsh will follow the tradition of informing investors on future monetary policy at his Jackson Hole debut.

International Business Times

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has time on its side. Tehran is betting that China and India will not fully comply with US sanctions. Washington's latest measures shift the battlefield to Iran's oil…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. While Bessent is pushing greater use of debt-management tools to support longer-term bonds, Warsh favours conventional rate policy and less intervention, as fiscal deficits continue to pressure Treasury yields.

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Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group

The US government has confirmed it has ‘taken action’ against the UK-based group

The Independent UK

The $40 trillion national debt and the bond market's revolt: top Wall Street strategists explain how we got into this mess

David Kelly and Torsten Slok reached the same conclusion from opposite directions: with DC unwilling to touch the deficit, the bond market is the bad cop.

Fortune

Warsh's first Jackson Hole: Bond yields, a Treasury rescue and sticky inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address on Friday with long-term borrowing costs elevated, inflation above target and the US Treasury already intervening in bond markets to do what monetary policy has not.

Euronews

Bessent Is Trying to Push Bond Yields Lower. His Former Mentor Says It Won't Work.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has emerged as one of the most prominent critics of the Treasury's expanding intervention in the bond market.

International Business Times

China Challenges US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Oil as Risk of Wider Economic Conflict Grows

China has warned the US against expanded sanctions on Iran, highlighting Beijing's significant energy ties with Tehran and potential economic conflict between the world's largest economies.

International Business Times UK

Global Market: Ueda’s Jackson Hole absence puts focus on BOJ’s September rate decision

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s absence from the Jackson Hole meeting has shifted attention to BOJ board member Naoki Tamura and Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino for clues on monetary policy. Markets are increasingly pricing in a September rate hike, with economists expecting the BOJ to raise its policy rate…

The Economic Times

Four India-based companies engulfed in Trump's economic offensive against Iran

The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies and three individuals for facilitating Iran trade. These actions place Indian businesses dealing with Tehran under increased scrutiny. Washington aims to sever economic lifelines sustaining the Iranian regime through "Operation Economic Outcast". India maintains limited but strategically important economic ties with Iran,…

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Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China

The United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a significant challenge to this strategy. President Trump plans to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping soon, impacting policy decisions. Beijing states its cooperation with Iran adheres to international law and will be…

The Economic Times

US shifts Iran war strategy from fresh strikes to sanctions as Trump seeks to squeeze Tehran: Report

The United States is implementing economic sanctions alongside a naval blockade aimed at Iran. These new measures specifically target cooperatives interacting with Tehran, striving to disrupt its funding sources. Recent military operations have dispelled maritime threats, reducing Iran's influence over global oil supplies, while oil ships are now navigating the…

The Economic Times

Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners

The United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with Tehran. Iraq relies heavily on US goodwill for its oil revenues and finances. Trade between Iraq and Iran exceeds ten billion dollars annually. New US measures could jeopardize…

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Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent

Stanley Druckenmiller said he was ‘proud of using it’ as wider media grapples with parameters around AI use

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Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions

Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Tehran but gave no timeline or details on countries that could…

Fortune

Scott Bessent, Stanley Druckenmiller and a hedge-fund legend hoist on his own petard

The protege, the mentor, and a hedge-fund global macro strategy turned against its own pioneer as the bond vigilantes ride again.

International Business Times UK

China Warns It Will Take 'All Necessary Measures' Against US Over Fresh Iran Sanctions

China has vowed to take necessary measures to protect its interests following the US's new sanctions on Iran, warning that such actions could escalate global tensions and disrupt economic order.

The Independent UK

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Donald Trump opens a new front in his Middle East war, it has become clear the foray is a bigger disaster for the United States than Vietnam or Pearl Harbor

The Economic Times

Crude oil prices slide 4% as markets look past Iran sanctions

Oil prices dropped significantly as traders viewed new US sanctions on Iran less severely. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both reached their lowest levels since mid-August. The sanctions announcement was less aggressive than anticipated by many market participants. However, Iran has vowed retaliation, and shipping risks remain a concern…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s economic threats: bullies can overplay their hand

Editorial: Tariffs on Canada, threats against Iran’s partners and bond market intervention show a president weaponising US power while making Americans poorer at home

The Independent UK

There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions

Long lines have formed outside gas stations in Iran's capital as people rush to fill their tanks amid fuel shortages, fears of higher prices and new U.S. sanctions

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