Oil Rises As US and Iran Exchange Attacks | The Opening Trade 8/31/2026

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Brent oil jumped after the US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month. American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded by launching attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade | 8/31/2026 00:01:17 - Stocks & Gold Fall 00:03:52 - Oil Gains, US-Iran Strikes Reignite 00:06:07 - Yen Puts Traders on Intervention Watch 00:09:02 - Daybook 00:13:12 - Haig Bathgate, CEO of Callanish Capital 00:20:36 - Need To Know: Kyiv, Allianz, Iceland 00:25:12 - US & Iran Exchange Attacks 00:30:13 - Ukraine Says Russia Planning New Offensive 00:35:23 - Tom Barkin, Richmond Fed President 00:36:23 - Reactions to Warsh’

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