[Besent: U.S. Faces Energy Shock, Inflation Will Ease After (Iran) War Ends] Golden Finance reports, on October 18, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent stated: The United States is facing an energy shock, and inflation will ease after the (Iran) war ends. Europe continues its 'massive purchase' of Russian energy. Reckless Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of slowing down StarShield communication speeds. Zelensky is cautious when discussing U.S. (intelligence) support. (NBC News)