Daily Digest Sep 21: Trump Mulls Blowing Up All of Iran, and Hackers Unlock Flock Secrets - Will the Rate Hike Fix Inflation?

Rate hikes can't offset a supply-side oil shock, while Iran, Venezuela oil, and diesel-export politics add fresh energy-price risk.

• Iran brinkmanship escalates: Trump said he's in "deciding mode" and mused about "blowing the entire nation up" as Iran's Rezaei warned of attacking US ships if war resumes.
• Houthi strikes called off: Trump ordered Pentagon strikes on Yemen after Mohammed bin Salman's calls, but stood down by Sunday after inner-circle opposition; US now gives Saudi Arabia intel support only.

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