Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of military strikes on Iran as activists say thousands of people have been killed in the wave of protests in the country. The Human Rights Activists News Agency estimates at least 2,000 people have died. while the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights Group says the figure could be as high as 6,000.
They say a lack of internet access is making independent verification extremely difficult. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Donald Trump said that the death toll would be a key factor in determining his response.
Iran is on my mind when I see the kind of death that is happening over there, we think. So we're going to get some accurate numbers. I'll have them in about 20 minutes. We'll get some accurate numbers as to what's happening with regard to the killing. The killing looks like it's significant, but we don't know yet for certain. I'll know within 20 minutes. And we'll act accordingly.
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Chapter 2: What recent events are influencing the US-Iran relations?
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Meanwhile, in the markets, gold, silver, copper and tin all hitting record highs as investors bet on a boost from more US rate cuts and a revival in sentiment across Chinese financial markets. Commodities have posted eye-watering gains since late 2025 as traders position themselves for a year in which... The Fed's expected to cut borrowing costs further to bolster U.S. growth.
Silver jumped as much as 5.3% to top $90 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday, while gold notched another all-time peak. Tin was the standout among base metals and was up as much as 6% at one point, while copper also resumed its rally.
The head of America's largest bank has warned against undermining the Federal Reserve, earning him a rebuke from Donald Trump. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon told reporters after the bank's earnings that anything that chips away at the Fed's independence is, quote, probably not a great idea. The US president was asked about Dimon's comments.
Yeah, I think it's fine what I'm doing. We have a bad Fed person. He was extended by Biden. And yeah, I think he's wrong. I think it's wrong. He's done a bad job. We should have lower rates. Jamie Dimon probably wants higher rates. Maybe he makes more money that way.
The Trump administration last week threatened criminal charges against the Fed and has sought to remove members of the Monetary Policy Committee, including Lisa Cook.
Meanwhile, the ongoing concerns over political pressure on the Fed come as Citi warned that the central bank independence could come under threat in Europe over the coming years. Citi Group says an ongoing move toward issuing shorter data bonds could tempt European politicians to push for lower rates.
Speaking to Bloomberg Radio, ECB Governing Council Member Martins Kazaks says it's an issue that worries him.
Yes, the risks are there, in my view, and they are very strong, especially if the policies become more short-termistic, they are more populist, and then, you know, you do not value the stability and delivery of the long-term policy efficiency. This is certainly a worry, but the outcome from such a move would, of course, be negative for the European population.
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