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It’s the economy, stupid!

Things can change quickly at any moment, and it would not be far-fetched to see greater jawboning attempts by the White House...
Published: August 20, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
,
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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The Iran war seems poised to enter a new phase from kinetic into economic, with President Trump announcing an unprecedented "CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION" and "ECONOMIC D-DAY" against Iran, warning that "ANY country" offering them a lifeline would face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences"....

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

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