Macro news — 19/08/2026
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Trump announces most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, urging allies to help isolate the regime.
cnbc.com +10At least 15-16 Russian missiles, including hypersonic Zircons, hit Kyiv within 20 minutes.
x.com +1US set to cut Canadian auto tariffs to 15% from 25% under new trade deal.
x.comUS public debt tops $40 trillion milestone, stoking 'doom loop' fears.
x.comBessent moves to curb Treasury yields, piling new pressure on Warsh's Fed
cnbc.com +3Trump: US discussed plans to stockpile large amounts of Bitcoin, other crypto
x.comUS runs alternate oil route through Hormuz via Oman coast amid tensions
x.comFed officials say further rate hikes likely needed if inflation fails to fall
x.com +1Treasury confirms record AI debt issuance is crowding out government bond supply
x.comUAE cuts Iran ties, Iran warns Gulf states, US Navy advances in Hormuz
x.comFed releases FOMC minutes from July 28-29 meeting, revealing internal debate on rates.
federalreserve.gov +7Weak US 20-year bond auction, yield jumps to 5.204%, biggest tail since February
x.com +2Spot gold returns to $4,400/oz after US pending home sales surprise with a 2.3% drop.
x.comIran's foreign minister: No ceasefire, the war must end.
x.com +1Trump says no talks planned with Iran; Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz remains shut.
x.comWall Street tech stocks slide as oil prices and Mideast tensions push Treasury yields higher.
x.comOil hits 3-week high as Iran vows offensive stance, denies UAE missile claim
x.com +1Mizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon and more often
x.comUS official tells allies Washington is shifting its strategy toward Iran
x.com +1Bitcoin jumps over 7% to highest since June 2 on $1.2B short squeeze
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