MACROSTORY 521· AUGUST 2, 2026

Iran holds the tempo in its confrontation with Trump, the Financial Times reports

The side that sets the pace in a geopolitical standoff controls the timing of every move, deciding when to apply pressure and when to go quiet while the other side reacts. According to a Financial Times report, Iran currently holds that…

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Sterling's run as the G10's star currency looks fragile as the Bank of England turns cautious

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