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Friday, August 7, 2026
Iran's government has called for barring U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz as part of a proposed agreement. Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, stated Iran maintains a firm negotiating position regarding the strait. Oil prices rose amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. The Trump administration is considering an executive order addressing autism and vaccines. The White House issued an order targeting birth tourism. The yen declined after earlier gains from U.S. currency intervention.
Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-07/bloomberg-news-now-video
