Vance Softens Iran Stance; Gold Steadies; Quantum Raises $100M

“Investing.com says gold steadied after a nine-week low as Hormuz tensions lift Fed hike bets.” — Kenji Moonfield, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on The Asia Desk
Published 1:29 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment”, with reporting from Investing.com.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:29 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Vance, Iranian, Iran, US.
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CBS NewsVance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investing.comGold steadies after nine-week low as Hormuz tensions lift Fed hike bets

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, it's called Eau de Tuesday. CBS News reports Vance says Iran must do something meaningful on enrichment capacity to end the war.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCBS adds that Rubio claims Tehran has lost complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorConfidence, from a man who was not asked to leave that embassy.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentInvesting.com says gold steadied after a nine-week low as Hormuz tensions lift Fed hike bets.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIts minutes show most policymakers see another hike by year end.