Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Economic D-Day’—What It Means for Oil and Markets

The United States is escalating pressure on Iran, with President Donald Trump warning of an “economic D-Day” if Tehran does not agree to new nuclear talks. The threat signals a potential tightening of sanctions that could disrupt global oil supplies and financial markets. In a related development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to retailers: using customer data to set higher prices may violate U.S. law. The agency is scrutinizing “surveillance pricing,” where companies track individual shopping habits to charge different amounts for the same product. Meanwhile, Washington is considering lower tariffs on metals and automobiles imported from Canada. The move would ease trade tensions with a key ally and could reduce costs for American manufacturers and consumers. These three stories—geopolitical risk, consumer data regulation, and trade policy—are shaping the morning risk outlook for businesses and investors. Analysts advise watching for volatile oil prices, stricter data privacy rules, and potential shifts in North American supply chains.