Trump is checking out of his presidency
With no way out of his war with Iran, he is increasingly obsessed with monuments to himself
Finance
ft.com
22.09.2026
What Xi wants from his summit with Trump
Chinese leader’s most urgent goal is extending trade truce with US, but he is also expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran and AI
Finance
ft.com
22.09.2026
Top Republicans tell Trump to ban US diesel exports ahead of midterms
Fuel price crisis triggered by president’s war in Iran rattles legislators from rural America’s heartlands
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Fed will need to be ‘aggressive’ on inflation, says top official
Austan Goolsbee voices concern that price growth is being fuelled by ‘overheating demand’ on top of Iran supply shock
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Gulf states urge reset with Iran as conflict drags on
United Arab Emirates calls for ‘new mindset’ while Qatar advocates for regional ‘security framework’
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Slide in oil prices drives rebound in battered government bonds
Brent crude falls to $101.19 amid speculation that Donald Trump could meet Iranian president this week, lifting French and Italian debt
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
US retailer rations motor oil as prices quadruple and supplies run dry
Iran war has created global shortage of lubricant used in vehicle engines
Finance
ft.com
20.09.2026
Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.09.2026
Wall Street is betting Trump backs down on Iran — but what if the ‘TACO’ trade fails this time?
For six months, investors had a playbook: when Trump threatens Iran, buy the dip, because he always backs down. But in September, the playbook stopped working.
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.09.2026
Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
Deal is a win for Riyadh while it is embroiled in a regional crisis triggered by the Iran war
Finance
ft.com
17.09.2026
The rebel offensive that shook Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has been thrown into crisis after Yemeni forces it helped arm and train were overrun by the Iran-backed Houthis
Finance
ft.com
17.09.2026
Chinese oil prices hit record highs after attacks on Saudi pipeline
Beijing has cushioned global impact of Iran war by drawing down stocks but is now ‘coming off its crash diet’
Finance
ft.com
16.09.2026
Iran’s hidden leader stirs unease at home
Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from public view has been a source of bafflement and suspicion
Finance
ft.com
16.09.2026
US says Chinese groups used Binance to launder $61mn from Iranian oil deals
US Justice Department files forfeiture lawsuit to seize $61mn in alleged proceeds processed through cryptocurrency platform
Finance
ft.com
15.09.2026
Wells Fargo just cut its S&P 500 price target. Will others follow?
It what may be a first since the early days of the war between the U.S. and Iran, a Wall Street firm is lowering rather than raising its S&P 500 year-end target.
Finance
marketwatch.com
15.09.2026
Iran’s allies squeeze Saudi Arabia
Two-pronged assault by Houthi rebels and Iraqi militants has spawned what may be biggest test for Prince Mohammed since backlash against Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Finance
ft.com
15.09.2026
US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation
Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs push up input prices while AI boom squeezes availability of some components
Finance
ft.com
15.09.2026
The oil market is sending an increasingly loud warning about gas prices at the pump
Oil buyers are paying much more to get a barrel of crude oil immediately as the Iran conflict threatens global supplies.
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.09.2026
Gold Is Down Since the Iran War Began. This Obscure Shipping ETF Is Up 1,168%.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.09.2026
Gulf states postpone talks with Iran over Hormuz impasse
Delay to crunch meeting because of lack of consensus sets back efforts to restore shipping through vital waterway
Finance
ft.com
13.09.2026