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 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
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