Trump Hardens Stance on Iran, Nvidia Taps Wall Street for $500B | The Opening Trade 8/11/2026
US President Donald Trump hardened his stance toward Iran as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue, pronouncing that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for past attacks. Trump made his sweeping new demands on Monday after accusing Tehran of itself seeking compensation for war damages through public statements even though the issue had never been raised in negotiations.
US investment giants including Apollo Global Management Inc., Blackstone Inc., BlackRock Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management are partnering with Nvidia Corp. to source $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:00:25 – Market Check
00:02:33 – Iran Reiterates Demands for Talks
00:06:03 – Gold Price Climbs, Bonds Fall
00:07:13 – Nvidia Credit Under Pressure
00:13:05 – Trump Makes New Iran Demands
00:18:41 – Brent Crude Levels
00:29:10 –
00:29:13 – Bond Market Check
00:38:43 – Nvidia Taps Wall Street Funding
00:42:56 – Treasuries Will Have a Tough End to 2026: MLIV
00:47:49 – Stocks to Watch: IHG, Defense, UK Retailers
00:55:44 – Old Holds a Four-Day Gain
01:04:51 – IHG Stock
01:07:14 – Mercedes’ Failing China EV
01:16:18 – Strait of Hormuz Deal Hopes
01:27:28 – UBS Capital Reform Talks
01:32:06 – European Stocks Outlook
01:34:01 – Bond Yields
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