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Trump Threatens Iran ‘Economic D-Day’; Treasury Bond Fix JPMorgan Warning

Aug 20, 2026 · 15m

Summary

President Trump announces an "economic D-Day" against Iran, threatening unprecedented sanctions that could escalate tensions with China. In Ukraine, a massive Russian missile and drone attack kills at least 12 in Kyiv, while the US and Canada move closer to a trade deal by reducing auto tariffs. Markets react to the Treasury’s surprise bond buyback program and Fed minutes revealing internal divisions over rate hikes. Moderna’s stock surges after a breakthrough in personalized cancer vaccines, and Prince Harry and Meghan are reported to be moving back to the UK.

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Sponsor: ChatGPT Work Sponsor: Optum Healthcare Sponsor: Michigan Business Show Introduction and Agenda Trump announces 'Economic D-Day' against Iran Analysis of sanctions and China's role Trump seeks meeting with North Korea North Korea fires missiles at Japan Russian missile attack on Kiev US-Canada trade deal nearing finalization China closing gap in AI race Treasury doubles bond buybacks Fed minutes reveal divided committee Moderna stock surges on vaccine trial Prince Harry and Meghan moving to UK Lindsay Clancy trial resumes Nolan Wells vigil and investigation Kenya and Pennsylvania helicopter crashes Sports Update: MLB, NFL, NBA Tech Minute: Suno AI music Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs Sponsor: Prime Big Deal Days Interview: Iran sanctions and Hormuz Show Outro and Listening Info Sponsor: Cincinnati Insurance Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs Sponsor: Addio CRM
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