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Today so far 2026-09-19 · 18:00 UTC

Global financial markets face uncertainty as the Fed's next rate move remains unpredictable, while major leadership transitions are underway including Warren Buffett handing control of Berkshire to his son Howard. Beyond the economy, urgent humanitarian and security concerns are dominating headlines, from women protesting a string of murders near Johannesburg to Russia's escalating missile attacks exhausting Kyiv residents, alongside regional instability including Saudi Arabia issuing air raid alerts following Houthi attacks and Cuba facing widespread blackouts affecting millions.

Gold, Silver Crash Wipes $2T as Iran Tensions Trigger Market Shock

Gold and silver suffered one of the sharpest selloffs in modern market history this week, erasing a combined $2 trillion in market cap.  The drop came despite rising geopolitical tensions, as higher…

2026-03-23 · 05:38 UTC
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Crypto, stocks fall as oil chops after Iran vows response to Trump threat

2026-03-23 · 04:53

Bitcoin and Asian markets dropped on Monday as Iran escalated threats to strike critical infrastructure in the Gulf.

Report Recommends China to Shed US Treasuries as Yuan Internationalization Grows

2026-03-23 · 00:30

A report issued by Renmin University’s International Monetary Institute argues against maintaining large foreign…

Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente: War, Inflation, and Debt Are Masking a Fragile Global Economy

2026-03-22 · 22:10

Gerald Celente says markets are sending mixed signals as geopolitical stress builds, warning that war, debt, and policy…

Gold and Silver Sell-off Explained: Inflation Shock Overrides Safe-Haven Demand

2026-03-22 · 18:02

Gold and silver posted one of their steepest weekly pullbacks in years as macro forces flipped the script on safe-haven…

Iran’s Control of Hormuz Spurs Yuan Oil Payment Shift as Markets React

2026-03-22 · 16:32

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is tightening, and a new wrinkle has emerged: reports suggest Tehran is allowing…

Iran’s Digital Blackout Enters Its Third Week: Only Thousands Remain Connected

2026-03-22 · 05:30

Iranians remain in digital darkness, as the internet blockade imposed by the Iranian regime has entered its third week.

Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating in the state

2026-03-22 · 03:33

A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts…

Brazil's finance minister shelves crypto tax policy due to election: Report

2026-03-21 · 22:22

The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…

Tucker Carlson Interview With Predictive Historian Jiang Xueqin Highlights Economic Risks of Iran War

2026-03-21 · 21:35

Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin, whose geopolitical forecasts have gone viral and led to a string of high-profile…

US Stocks Under Pressure as S&P 500 Breaks Key Level Despite Iran Oil Sanctions Relief

2026-03-21 · 17:16

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Gold posts its worst week since 1983 amid war with Iran

2026-03-21 · 16:05

Crash among gold enthusiasts: in the midst of war, gold plummets like an old curtain, while bitcoin quietly smirks, as…

Jury Finds Elon Musk Made Misleading Statements in Twitter Deal Case

2026-03-21 · 14:10

A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk made materially false and misleading statements during the lead-up to his $44…

Three Key Conditions Needed for Fed Rate Hikes as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Risks

2026-03-21 · 11:39

Rising geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are affecting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, as…

Gold Plunges Over 2% as US-Iran Tensions Trigger Worst Weekly Drop in Decades

2026-03-21 · 10:20

Gold tumbled more than 2% on Friday, heading for its steepest weekly decline in over four decades.

Fed’s Waller Cites Middle East Tensions, Holds Steady Rates

2026-03-21 · 08:00

US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned Friday that escalating Middle East tensions could drive inflation…

Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on

2026-03-21 · 02:53

Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while…

Cash Dubai Crude Breaks $170 as Physical Oil Market Signals Acute Supply Shock

2026-03-20 · 21:27

Cash Dubai crude crossed $170 per barrel for the first time in history this week, delivering a clear signal that the…

Kalshi Ordered to Temporarily Stop Operations in Nevada

2026-03-20 · 20:33

A State Judge signed a restraining order barring the company from offering some kinds of prediction market contracts in…

Traders pricing in TACO trade may be in for 'rude awakening' — Analyst

2026-03-20 · 17:35

The disruption to the oil market and critical energy effects may have long-term economic effects that investors are not…

Markets Double Down on Fed Pause After March Decision: Traders See No Fold Ahead of April Meeting

2026-03-20 · 14:08

Markets are leaning heavily toward a Federal Reserve pause following this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)…

Appeals court denies Kalshi’s bid to stave off ban in Nevada

2026-03-20 · 05:21

US gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach says a Nevada state court-issued restraining order against Kalshi appears imminent,…

Nigeria’s Financial Markets Take the Spotlight as Traders Fair 2026 Lands in Lagos

2026-03-20 · 04:32

Lagos, Nigeria — Africa’s rapidly advancing trading and fintech ecosystem will take center stage this April as Traders…

Doug Casey Warns Iran War Could Spiral Into Prolonged Crisis, Reshape Markets and Global Power

2026-03-19 · 21:35

Veteran investor Doug Casey says the escalating Iran conflict poses a deeper political threat than financial turmoil,…

European Central Bank Advances Digital Euro Plans With Focus on ATMs and Security

2026-03-19 · 20:35

The European Central Bank is advancing its digital euro initiative by forming two specialized workstreams, G5 and B1.

Former Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang Proposes to Tax AI Instead of Labor

2026-03-19 · 18:35

Yang, who campaigned in favor of a $1,000 universal basic income (UBI) back in 2020, stated that as more companies…

Private Credit Defaults Hit 9.2% as $1.8 Trillion Market Faces Liquidity Strain

2026-03-19 · 17:30

Private credit is having a moment — and not the flattering kind — as defaults climb to levels that outpace widely cited…

Gold : Retail Investors Buy Massively While Wall Street Sells

2026-03-19 · 15:05

Gold sends a more contrasted signal than it appears.

Spot Gold Slides Massively, Tests $4,500 Mark for First Time Since Early February

2026-03-19 · 14:45

Precious metals prices tumbled sharply in early U.S.

Peter Schiff Warns U.S. Debt Could Hit $50T During Trump’s Presidency

2026-03-19 · 13:23

Economist Peter Schiff has raised concerns about the U.S. national debt, which now stands above $39 trillion.

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