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Recent reports indicate the U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly formulating multi-pronged military options against Iran, focusing on its critical oil export infrastructure, shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, and inland nuclear sites believed to contain highly enriched uranium. The final decision on execution reportedly remains pending.
Read MorePresident Trump stated he is in no rush to reach a deal with Iran and affirmed that U.S. military operations will continue. He dismissed media reports suggesting he is eager for a diplomatic end to tensions, placing the onus for restarting talks on Iran and rejecting Tehran's claims of U.S. "deception."
Read MoreRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has firmly denied US accusations that Russia shared intelligence with Iran to target Middle Eastern military bases. He stated that Russo-Iranian military cooperation is strictly technical, dismissing the claims as media hype. Lavrov also noted awareness of Ukraine-related diplomatic contacts.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has highlighted that ongoing Middle East tensions are introducing new uncertainties to the U.S. economy, potentially reigniting inflationary pressures. She emphasized that geopolitical risks are now a critical factor in monetary policy deliberations.
Read MoreOpenAI's advertising initiative has reached a $100 million annual run rate, attracting over 600 advertisers. The company plans to launch a self-serve platform in April, significantly expanding access and marking a major milestone in its commercial evolution.
Read MorePresident Trump conceded his initial predictions about energy price spikes due to the Iran conflict were overly severe. While acknowledging significant increases, he noted they were lower than feared. He forecasted potential further minor rises before an eventual decline, highlighting the complex interplay between geopolitics and energy markets.
Read MorePresident Trump announced on social media a 10-day extension, until April 6, 2026, for potential strikes on Iranian energy facilities, citing a request from Iran. He stated negotiations are progressing well, contradicting some media reports, raising questions about future US-Iran relations.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement facility recorded a moderate increase in usage to $885 million, up from the previous session. This movement provides insight into short-term liquidity demand and monetary policy implementation.
Read MoreMajor U.S. stock indices closed sharply lower, led by a significant sell-off in technology shares. The Nasdaq has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering correction territory, while energy stocks bucked the downward trend.
Read MoreRussian and American lawmakers held their first formal meeting in Washington in years, marking a potential thaw in parliamentary ties severed since 2014. The Russian delegation head described the talks as 'better than expected' and sees a path to restored dialogue, with outcomes to be reported directly to President Putin.
Read MorePeter Steinberger, founder of OpenClaw, announced the release of Discrawl 0.2.0. This update delivers a substantial leap in synchronization speed. Steinberger uses it daily to pinpoint critical user challenges within the Discord community, highlighting its evolution into an essential tool for community management.
Read MoreInstitutional investors sold a net $11 billion in US stocks last week, the largest weekly outflow in five weeks. Hedge funds turned buyers while retail investors continued selling, signaling a broader shift toward market caution.
Read MoreThe yield on the 2-year US Treasury note jumped 10 basis points, surpassing 4%. Market pricing now indicates traders expect the Federal Reserve to implement approximately 15 basis points of additional rate hikes by year-end, signaling renewed inflation concerns.
Read MoreRussian President Putin has expressed hope that the ongoing Middle East military conflict could end within weeks, during a meeting with business leaders. This statement is seen as a potential signal for intensified diplomatic efforts from Moscow to broker peace.
Read MoreA new JPMorgan analysis reveals a striking divergence: gold and silver face significant outflows amid rising rates, while Bitcoin demonstrates stronger resilience, with better liquidity breadth and consistent ETF inflows, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics.
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