Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctions - Reuters

Oil falls ahead of US announcement on new Iran sanctions  Reuters

Hedge Funds Ramp Up Dollar Shorts Ahead of Bessent’s Fiscal Plan

Hedge funds are ramping up bearish dollar bets as they await more details on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new fiscal plan to address the highest borrowing costs in years.

By David Finnerty

Oil Falls on Possible Position Adjustments Before Potential U.S. Sanctions on Iran - WSJ

Oil Falls on Possible Position Adjustments Before Potential U.S. Sanctions on Iran  WSJ

Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran

Countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider

Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?

The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.

Pence: Ukraine is ‘going to be deeply vulnerable’ without more US air defenses - CNN

Pence: Ukraine is ‘going to be deeply vulnerable’ without more US air defenses  CNN

U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures

The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.

Canadians ready to go elbows up as they brace for trade war with U.S.

Some folks say they will buy local in order do their part in defending Canada’s sovereignty

By Alex Bozikovic

Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war

U.S. stock-index futures dipped on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trade partners.

By Mike Murphy

Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war - Morningstar

Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war  Morningstar

US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

Oil Price Today (August 24): Crude oil slips below $93 ahead of US sanctions announcement on Iran. What are experts saying?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. US President Donald Trump has also threatened sanctions against countries trading with Iran.

‘Economic D-Day’: US ‘enters endgame’ against Iran; Tehran threatens Gulf oil blockade

The United States is gearing up for an extensive financial campaign aimed at Iran, introducing new sanctions against nations and companies engaging in trade with Tehran. In response, Iran has signaled a potential halt to oil exports from the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, China has resisted US influence and advocates for diplomatic efforts. While attempts to rekindle negotiations are underway, the prevailing tensions pose significant challenges.

By TRISHA MAHAJAN

‘Entering endgame’: US treasury secretary Bessent announces ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran

Bessent said Tehran had relied on the expectation that Iranian retaliation was certain while US enforcement could be negotiated.

Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines

"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."

Bessent has no easy fix for what’s really driving yields up

U.S. Treasury chief's drive to get borrowing costs down before November's midterm election is running into forces beyond his control that are pushing them up.

Trump administration predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada

J.P. Morgan just poured cold water on Bessent's bond fix

Treasury spent Wednesday, Aug. 19 buying itself some calm. Wall Street’s biggest bank spent Friday pricing what it cost.

By Tobi Opeyemi Amure

US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

The warring nations have not conducted military strikes against each other for weeks, but they also have not engaged in meaningful talks to end the six-month-old conflict

By Reuters

Bessent flags ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran as Tehran warns of more oil pain

By Investing.com

Has Trump Turned The Tables On Iran - Or Is Another Round Of War Coming?

Has Trump Turned The Tables On Iran - Or Is Another Round Of War Coming? Authored by Trita Parsi via Antiwar.com, reprinted with permission from Trita Parsi's Substack. The Trump administration believes it has turned the tables on Iran. Washington assesses that the rerouting of maritime traffic through the Omani corridor, combined with a global shift away from Persian Gulf oil, has reduced the effectiveness of Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the U.S. ...

By Tyler Durden

New U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Begins Mission in Kyiv

U.S. diplomat Paul Houston today began his duties as Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Ukraine.

Asantehene on a two-week working visit to the USA ahead of Akwasidae Kɛse - Graphic Online

Asantehene on a two-week working visit to the USA ahead of Akwasidae Kɛse  Graphic Online

Oil Crisis: FG not under obligation to solve all Ogoni problems – MOSOP

Nsuke urged Ogoni to be wise, accusing external enemies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) whose survival sdepends on the sufferings and struggles of the Ogoni people of ganging up against the dialogue to prolong the Ogoni conflicts. The post Oil Crisis: FG not under obligation to solve all Ogoni problems – MOSOP appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Why celebrate $2.62bn FDI while losing $1.7bn under the Domestic Gold Programme? IERPP asks

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has welcomed Ghana’s reported US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), saying it is an encouraging sign that international investors still find opportunities and potential in the Ghanaian economy in 2025.

By Clara Seshie