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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Wall Street Dumps Tech, Rotates Hard into War Economy Names; Defense Shares Rip
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HSBC Says Lasting Iran Conflict Would Boost Oil, Gold, USD and Hurt Equities
Rising Iran conflict risks are jolting global markets, with HSBC warning oil shocks, currency swings, and equity…
Predictive Analyst Who Called Trump Victory and Iran Conflict in May 2024 Foresees US Defeat
When Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin warned in May 2024 that a second Trump term would lead the United States into…
Iranian Drone Strikes Trigger Spike in European Natural Gas Prices
European natural gas prices spiked on Monday after Qatar halted all liquefied natural gas production following Iranian…
Kalshi and Polymarket Face Scrutiny as Lawmakers Target Death-Related Betting Markets
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi andPolymarket are facing pressure after users placed larger bets on the events…
Trump Media Corporation Discusses Truth Social Public Spin-off Proposal
Trump Media is discussing a spin-off of Truth Social into a new publicly traded company following its merger with Tae…
‘A Scam’: Kalshi Might Face Legal Actions Regarding Iran’s Regime Change Market Resolution
While Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour explained that the company did not list markets tied to the death of any personality…
Middle East Conflict Escalates, Stocks, Crypto Fall; Oil & Gold Surge
The Middle East conflict has entered a new phase, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.
Fed could print money to support US conflict with Iran, says Hayes
Arthur Hayes says the longer Donald Trump engages in expensive “Iranian nation-building,” the more likely it is that the…
Strategist Sees Reversion Risk in Gold and Oil After Iran Strikes
U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran could spark reversals in gold and crude oil as war premium fades, signaling 2026 peaks and…
Worries Escalate as Geopolitical Tensions Rise, Expert Predicts Financial World Collapsing
Worries escalate as geopolitical tensions rise.
Iran closes Hormuz, 20% of global oil immediately threatened
This Saturday, February 28, 2026 marks a major turning point in the escalation in the Middle East.
Did Prediction Market Traders See It Coming? Big Wins and Bigger Losses Follow Iran Strike
Prediction markets are crackling with activity after the United States, in coordination with Israel, carried out major…
Crypto Market Prices Fall as War Tensions Escalate, Trump Confirms US Combat Operations in Iran
Crypto market prices fall as war tensions escalate.
Elizabeth Warren Presses OCC Over UAE Stake in World Liberty Application
Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the Senate…
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee has Forecasted More Rate Cuts
Austan Goolsbee, President of Chicago Federal Reserve, has forecast more rate cuts.
Trump Tariffs Fail to Slow Growth in Emerging Economies, EBRD Reports
Emerging markets have so far weathered U.S.
From Accumulation to Volatility: Why Gold’s Second Phase May Be Wild
Daniel Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital, discussed in a recent interview what he believes is a decisive turning point…
OCC Seeks Public Feedback on Proposal to Implement the GENIUS Act
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has unveiled a program to accommodate public commentary on draft…
Middle East tensions boost gold as investors seek safe havens
Escalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin…
Middle East tensions boost gold as investors seek safe havens
Escalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin…
China Supreme Court Expands Crackdown to Crypto-Related Money Laundering Networks
On February 26, China’s Supreme People’s Court said its next enforcement phase will target crimes involving virtual…
Trump Highlights Stock Market Surge, Calls for Congress Trading Reform
US President Donald Trump has framed the stock market as a key way for everyday Americans to build wealth, while also…
Gold Gains as a Safe-Haven while Cryptocurrencies Fumble
Gold, a precious metal, has gained values as a safe-haven.
Anchorage adds Strategy’s STRC as Strategy becomes top large-cap short target
Strategy has become the most-shorted large-cap US stock as hedge funds ramp up bearish bets, according to data from…
Treasury Sanctions Russian ‘Exploit’ Broker Over Stolen US Cyber Tools
It marks the first use of the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, targeting a firm accused of brokering…
Russia Targets Telegram as Durov Faces Terror Probe
Russia intensified its campaign against Telegram on Tuesday by launching a criminal investigation into founder Pavel…
iGaming Regulations in Focus: UK Fees, Brazil Taxes and X’s Gambling Ban
Governments from London to Brazil tightened their grip on iGaming this week, rolling out tax hikes, sponsorship bans,…
Telegram CEO faces Russia probe over allegations of terrorism facilitation
Russian authorities claim the Telegram messenger refused to remove 155,000 channels flagged for illegal content,…