frontpage: sat aug 1

frontpage · Aug 1, 2026 · transcript

An overview of front pages for August 1. This 2026 edition of The Wall Street Journal highlights a world grappling with the economic and geopolitical fallout of a conflict with Iran. Skyrocketing energy prices have led to record-breaking profits for U.S. oil giants like ExxonMobil and Chevron, even as consumers face rising costs for everyday goods. On the political front, the Trump administration is aggressively pursuing campaign donations from major corporations while navigating a fragile and disputed peace proposal between Israel and Hamas. The business landscape is further marked by a…