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The Nigerian Industrial Behemoth That Could Reshape the African Economy
Earlier in August, it was reported that Nigeria's Dangote Refinery secured a $1 billion underwriting for its upcoming stock market listing, which is set to become Africa's largest IPO. Indeed, the whole the continent has seen lots of economic…
Trump admin launches 'Economic D-Day' sanctions on Iran: Key actions
The Trump administration on Monday launched what it described as an unprecedented economic offensive against Iran, unveiling a sweeping package of sanctions, enforcement measures and diplomatic pressure aimed at cutting off the Islamic Republic's…
Knowledge is power: Why America needs economic security intelligence
America was unprepared for its trade war with China, but it shouldn't have been. As Beijing cut off access to critical minerals, the United States had no response but a quiet retreat. The Trump administration's recent push to rebuild mining and…
Goal of 'D-Day' sanctions on Iran is 'economic asphyxiation': Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new economic penalties and sanctions against Iran and the countries and foreign actors propping up the regime's war machine. Bessent told reporters at a Monday press conference that the sanctions will…
Bessent warns Iran's global partners to cut ties or face 'Operation Economic Outcast'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday issued a global warning for countries to cut any financial ties with Iran or risk being cut off from the U.S. dollar system, launching a new economic pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic as the…
Trump forgoes military strikes, attempts economic chokehold on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Trump administration's economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now,” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. © Matias…
Global oil prices fall ahead of 'Economic D-Day' announcement on Iran
Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Oil prices fell slightly on Monday ahead of the unveiling by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of the toughest set of Iran sanctions yet. The futures contract for Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by around 1.4% to…
The Economically Sensitive Materials Sector Is Breaking Out
Basic Materials broke out of a multi-month consolidation, with unusually broad strength in copper and agricultural input stocks creating several attractive trend-trading setups. The strength in economically sensitive Materials supports the…
Money Quote: Economic Pain Crossing the Border
Stock Market News, Aug. 24, 2026: Oil Maintains Declines After Bessent Outlines Plan to Squeeze Iran wsj.com 📣 “President Trump wants to inflict pain on Canadians.... Well unfortunately, we have to inflict pain on Americans.”…
Iran's rial slump sets stage for Donald Trump's economic 'D-Day'
The rial fell to a record 2.02 million to the dollar on Monday, setting the stage for President Donald Trump's so-called 'economic D-Day'—his latest gambit to bring the months-long conflict with Iran to a conclusion. Trump has said his two…
Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was 'collapsing' as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Almost six months…
Economic Isolation
Ratcheting up? 'U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has promised to reveal severe measures on Iran, which has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, when he gives a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT…
Iran's Currency Plunge Continues Ahead of 'Crushing' US Economic Measures
Iran's currency dropped to a record low against the dollar ahead of new US measures designed to throttle its economy. Details of the Trump administration's “crushing economic operation” will be announced later today in Washington. The…
How will Iran respond to further US economic pressure?
US threats to impose 'the toughest sanctions in history' to force Iran to buckle to its demands after nearly six months of war have raised the prospect of a new round of escalation in the Gulf. How could Iran respond to the economic pressure?
Maddow Producer: Bidenomics Had 'Compelling Pitch' But Trump Has 'Economic Illiteracy'
You know the old adage: When you point a finger at somebody, you have three other fingers pointing right back at you — such is the case with Bidenomics simp and MS NOW's Rachel Maddow Show producer Steve Benen. Benen, who is also an MS NOW…
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