{
  "id": 2949285,
  "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",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-open-flat-iran-hits-back-at-trump-economic-d-day-threat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Good morning, readers. The FTSE 100 prepares to open on Monday, with early trading forecasts a slight gain, according to IG futures. The index concluded last week at a high of 10,816 points, marking a 0.6% increase from Thursday's close. This positive outlook was tempered by a week filled with mixed trading, as investors weighed in on the latest US-Iran tensions and the US Treasury's efforts to curb a bond sell-off.\n\nBorrowing costs in the US had hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting concerns that the Trump administration's handling of public finances had faltered. Similar market volatility was observed in the UK and France. Iran's recent threats of \"earthquake-like retaliation\" against the United States, in response to President Trump's warning of an \"economic D-Day\" in Iran, added to the geopolitical uncertainty.\n\nDan Coatsworth, the head of markets at AJ Bell, noted that the global markets had lost momentum after a period of relative calm. The FTSE 100 outperformed many other indices, buoyed by resource stocks. Gold prices surged past $4,500, highlighting its role as a safe-haven asset and an effective hedge against inflation. As investors anticipate Nvidia's upcoming earnings results next week, market focus could shift back to corporate earnings. However, the autumn season may bring a more cautious sentiment to the markets, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to address the Jackson Hole meeting at the end of the month. Stay tuned for the latest market updates and analysis.",
  "summary": "Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. The FTSE 100 is poised to edge up on Monday’s market open, with IG futures pointing to a gain of a few points in early trading. The blue-chip index ended last week on a high as it finished at 10,816 on Friday, adding 0.6 per cent to Thursday’s [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "FTSE 100 set to open flat on Monday",
    "Iran threatens 'earthquake-like' retaliation against US",
    "Gold prices exceed $4,500 amid market uncertainty"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Heightened US-Iran tensions and US bond market volatility are likely to keep markets on edge, with investors seeking safe-haven assets like gold as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "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."
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