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U.S. Futures Higher, Yields Steady after Bessent Iran Speech

Oil pulled back and the dollar strengthened to a one-week high after the Treasury Secretary warned countries and companies that do business with Iran will face U.S. retaliation.

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Oil prices decline as investors brush aside Bessent's 'economic D-Day' for Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%.

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Bitcoin Hits More Than Three-Month High

Bitcoin hit $80,000, reversing months of subdued valuations as fresh investor interest in the so-called debasement trade brought growing support for the cryptocurrency as a dollar hedge.

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Oura and Dunkin' Get Ready to Join IPO Bonanza

Investors are sizing up the parade of new offerings expected in coming months.

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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Vehicles and Parts From Canada

The move, which would take effect in January, is the latest in the rapidly escalating trade war between the two neighbors.

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Bessent Faces an Uphill Battle to Lower Bond Yields Through Treasury Buybacks

The proposed increase in buybacks isn't enough to greatly change yields or lower federal borrowing costs.

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German Economy Gets Upward Revision for Second Quarter on Resilient Exports

There was a noticeable upward revision to exports, rising 2.6% on quarter, though growth is set to slow in the months ahead.

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The World's Craziest Stock Market Has Turned Into a Fright Ride

A slow-motion collapse in South Korea's Kospi index erased $2.5 trillion in value, burning investors who bet on the AI boom.

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Reserve Bank of Australia Remains Jittery About Inflation Risks

The central bank doesn't rule out further interest-rate increases, especially if the unresolved war in the Middle East drives fuel prices sharply higher once again.

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Bessent Launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to Isolate and Squeeze Iran

The Treasury secretary announced new sanctions meant to target Tehran's enablers and devastate the regime economically.

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U.S. Says Oil Is Pouring Through Hormuz. Trackers Can't Find It.

Firms that count ships, oil output and imports aren't able to verify U.S. claims about the volume of oil getting through Iran's chokehold.

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Wall Street Is Counting on Nvidia to Keep the AI Party Going

Nvidia's results could send shock waves through the tech sector-and the broader stock market.

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How Trump's Crypto Push Is Linked to Bessent's Treasury Moves

Stablecoins could drive demand for Treasury bills.

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Private Credit's Chills Draw Bargain Hunters Offering Cash to Trapped Investors

Business-development company investors snubbed earlier discounted cash-out offers, but some could now have a second chance as industry woes mount.

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August 25, 2026 07:15 ET (11:15 GMT)