Your Daily Digest — Monday, August 17

Ryan's Daily News Audio · Aug 17, 2026 · 4m

Good morning. It is Monday, August 17, 2026. President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to curtail military drills with South Korea, citing a lack of support from Seoul regarding U.S. pressure on Iran. This geopolitical shift comes as markets show resilience, with the S&P 500 futures up point one percent to 7,816 and the Nasdaq 100 futures gaining point five percent to cross the 30,000 mark. Forei...