Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
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The Mez Ledger
Friday, August 21, 2026
S&P 500
6,878.49
Dow Jones
48,362.68
Gold
3,340.15
Silver
69.55
Bitcoin
86,278
WTI Crude
60.06
Brent Crude
63.80
US Housing
410,800
CA Housing
614,966
UK House Price
313,238.00
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| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6,878.49 | +0.43% |
| Dow Jones | 48,362.68 | +1.35% |
| Gold | 3,340.15 | -0.37% |
| Silver | 69.55 | +23.01% |
| Bitcoin | 86,278 | -21.60% |
| Brent Crude | 63.80 | -1.15% |
| WTI Crude | 60.06 | -1.36% |
| US Housing | 410,800 | -2.91% |
| CA Housing | 614,966 | -1.58% |
| UK House Price | 313,238.00 | +1.07% |
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