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US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an expansion of secondary sanctions to isolate Iran financially, targeting nearly 60 entities and vessels.

Business ·24 Aug 2026, 22:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement

US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement

Washington is preparing a sweeping set of secondary sanctions dubbed an economic D-Day against Iran, targeting oil buyers, shipping firms, and financial channels.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 16:47 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US dollar dips to three-month low as Treasury buyback strategy weighs on currency

US dollar dips to three-month low as Treasury buyback strategy weighs on currency

The US dollar hovered near a three-month low as traders reacted to the Treasury's evolving debt management strategy and broader market turbulence.

Business ·21 Aug 2026, 17:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks as debt hits 40 trillion

US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks as debt hits 40 trillion

The US Treasury is doubling its long-term bond buybacks as the national debt surpasses $40 trillion, seeking to signal market stability amid rising yields.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 19:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

ASX climbs as US Treasury bond buyback lifts gold miners

The S&P/ASX 200 snapped a six-session slide, rising 19.8 points as a U.S. Treasury debt buyback initiative sent bond yields lower and boosted gold miners.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 05:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

Commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill following recent vessel attacks and a sustained US naval blockade. Widespread economic pressure and new financial measures are being prepared.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 09:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

US to impose unprecedented economic isolation measures on Iran

Washington is preparing unprecedented economic isolation measures and an ongoing naval blockade against Iran following drone attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Treasury vows 'never seen before' sanctions on Iran

US Treasury vows 'never seen before' sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for unprecedented economic isolation and a naval blockade against Iran following stalled ceasefire talks.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 07:40 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US, Japan took joint action to shore up yen: Reports

US, Japan took joint action to shore up yen: Reports

Washington and Tokyo have taken rare joint action to support the Japanese yen following its steep slide to decades-long lows, according to recent reports.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 23:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Treasury Warns Banks of Potential Yen Intervention Threatening Crypto Markets

US Treasury Warns Banks of Potential Yen Intervention Threatening Crypto Markets

The US Treasury has alerted financial institutions to a potential intervention in the yen market, marking a departure from standard monetary policy.

Business ·31 Jul 2026, 21:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read