Macro news — 23/08/2026
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Iran's top civilian leaders push for a deal with Trump to end the war.
x.comUS to unveil toughest Iran sanctions as Rezaei threatens total oil halt
x.com +1Iran security chief warns Tehran may pursue nuclear weapons after US strikes
x.comPutin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box', threatens to hit its most sensitive economic sectors
x.comIran dismisses new US sanctions as Hormuz shipping standstill continues
x.com +1Iran threatens to halt all oil flows through Hormuz, Persian Gulf
x.com +2China bought over 40 tonnes of gold via London OTC in June, its 2nd-largest monthly buy since early 2025
x.comRussia tests new military mobilization procedures in Kaliningrad
x.comCanada to match new US tariffs dollar-for-dollar as trade talks collapse
x.com +4Axios: Syrian FM meets Israeli Mossad chief in bid to de-escalate Syria-Israel tensions
x.com +2Gold nears $4,600 after 5% weekly rally as debt fears and a softer dollar drive buying.
reddit.comHormuz strait traffic surges nearly 400%, signaling Iran losing its grip.
x.comTurkey, Israel near military clash after Netanyahu orders strikes on Syrian airbase
x.comUnverified report claims US military casualties in Iran conflict surge to 774.
x.comIran's president orders all officials to implement the Tehran-Washington memorandum of understanding.
x.comBitcoin drops below $76,000 as $100M in longs get liquidated
x.comIran's top leaders push to end the war to save the economy, hardliners demand defiance.
x.comIran-linked hackers knocked UK power plant offline for four days
x.comIran threatens to fully block Hormuz oil flow if pressured by neighbors
x.comCarney says Canada rejected US trade offer, refused further concessions
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