{ "id": 2925618, "title": "Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results-2925618", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-08-24T02:55:49.000Z", "source": { "name": "Business Recorder", "slug": "business-recorder", "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436269/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "On Monday, share markets in Asia remained relatively stable while oil prices declined as investors awaited details about the impending U.S. sanctions on Iran. The Canadian dollar also dropped due to the looming trade war with its southern neighbor. Tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, are eagerly anticipating Wednesday's results, as it is challenging for the chip maker to meet lofty expectations. Analysts forecast Nvidia's quarterly revenue to surge nearly double, reaching approximately $92 billion, with full-year earnings guidance ranging from $103 billion to $105 billion.\n\nInvestors are keen on receiving clarity on U.S. interest rates during Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's presentation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. However, Warsh's history of avoiding forward guidance may lead to disappointment. According to Bruce Kasman, chief economist at JPMorgan, \"There are several reasons to expect to be underwhelmed,\" as past chairmen refrained from anticipating Fed decisions at the event. Warsh is likely to focus on aspects of his 'regime change' agenda, most likely discussing the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction, which has been a topic of discussion in recent minutes.\n\nWhile the Fed has been gradually shrinking the balance sheet, the committee's attention to the balance sheet in the July minutes suggests that it might be the focus of Warsh's upcoming remarks. Market participants estimate around a 40% probability of an interest rate hike during the September 16 meeting, with expectations for a move by December already priced in. The odds may shift depending on the upcoming U.S. inflation data, with median forecasts predicting core inflation to remain at 3.3% in July.\n\nWarsh will also likely grapple with questions surrounding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent announcement of a potential doubling of bond buybacks. The aim is to curb rising yields and ease financial conditions in the economy; however, Bessent's efforts have had limited success. As of now, 30-year yields are at 5.2760%, close to the recent 19-year peak of 5.3371%. Elevated yields make debt more appealing compared to equities and increase the discount applied to future earnings, highlighting the precariousness of some valuations.", "summary": "SYDNEY: Share markets were flat in Asia on Monday and oil prices eased as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran due later in the session, while the Canadian dollar dipped as a trade war loomed with its southern neighbour. The entire tech sector is holding its breath for Nvidia’s results on Wednesday ; investors are aware how hard it will be for the chip maker to meet…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 10, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results", "published": "2026-08-24T00:54:31.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results-2911269", "published": "2026-08-24T01:21:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Straits Times Business", "title": "Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results-2921173", "published": "2026-08-24T02:13:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Business Recorder", "title": "Indian shares likely to open higher; caution ahead of new Iran sanctions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/indian-shares-likely-to-open-higher-caution-ahead-of-new-iran", "published": "2026-08-24T02:48:49.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Straits Times", "title": "Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/shares-flat-in-asia-before-iran-sanctions-news-nvidia-results-2931416", "published": "2026-08-24T02:54:29.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "title": "‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/we-know-this-movie-iran-mocks-latest-us-sanctions", "published": "2026-08-24T04:02:14.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Times of India", "title": "Rupee climbs to 95.64 against US dollar; Iran sanctions, crude prices in focus", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rupee-climbs-to-95-64-against-us-dollar-iran-sanctions-crude-prices", "published": "2026-08-24T04:30:23.000Z" }, { "outlet": "City AM", "title": "FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to open flat; Iran hits back at Trump ‘economic D-Day’ threat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-open-flat-iran-hits-back-at-trump-economic-d", "published": "2026-08-24T05:30:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News", "title": "Iran Economic D-Day: Bessent warns of endgame; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-economic-d-day-bessent-warns-of-endgame-tehran-threatens-gulf", "published": "2026-08-24T09:19:49.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }