Trump Pledges to Escalate Iran Attacks, ASML Fuels Tech Stock Rally | The Opening Trade 7/15/2026
President Donald Trump said he would intensify the US’s bombardment against Iran until it stops attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and agrees to
President Donald Trump said he would intensify the US’s bombardment against Iran until it stops attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and agrees to open the waterway. American forces hit Iranian military targets overnight for a fourth straight day, again prompting counterstrikes from Tehran on US bases in Gulf Arab states, including Kuwait and Bahrain. Technology stocks are leading equity markets higher after ASML Holding NV’s earnings offered fresh evidence of the relentless demand for chips enabling the global artificial-intelligence buildout.
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 Tom Mackenzie. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade 00:00:37 - Market Check 00:01:59 - ASML Raises Full-Year Outlook 00:05:17 - Korean Stock Market Check 00:07:16 - US Inflation Softer than Expected 00:11:52 - We're Going to Hit Them Very Hard: Trump on Iran 00:25:17 - Bond Market Check 00:37:27 - Jamie Dimon and David Solomon on Earnings 00:47:33 - Stocks to Watch: ASML, Richemont, Bank Stocks 00:54:39 - ASML Stock Surge 00:58:06 - Hermes Stock 01:07:59 - Richemont Sales Beat Lifts Luxury Stocks 01:13:54 - IBM Shares Plunge 01:26:56 - Still Work to Do to Protect Economy: Rachel Reeves 01:32:28 - JPMorgan Record Profit 01:34:50 - Goldman Beats Stock Trading Records More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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