The Week Ahead (Aug. 24-30): U.S. To Unveil Plan Isolating Iran’s Economy

Aug. 24: U.S. to isolate Iran’s economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference to announce plans to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners. Bessent said he will detail measures the U.S. is prepared to take while stepping up pressure on allies to join the effort.

Aug. 25-28: China’s top legislature meets

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress will hold its 24th session in Beijing. The legislative agenda includes reviewing draft revisions to the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law, the Banking Supervision Law and the National Defense Mobilization Law.