Trump Downplays Desire for Iran Deal, Global Bonds Slump | The Opening Trade 9/2/2026

The conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated. Meanwhile President Donald Trump downplayed the chances of a deal, writing in a post on Truth Social that he’s “not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table.” The selloff sweeping global bond markets looks painful, but it’s nothing compared with…

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