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Air Freight Rates To Spike As Iran War Escalates

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FedEx, other freighter airlines, suspend operations and detour flights 


"A Watershed Milestone": Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm To Gain Access To Fed's Payment System

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Kraken has become the first crypto firm to operate on the same rails as traditional financial institutions.


Hedge Fund Bloodbath: Biggest Crash Since Liberation Day... Here Are The 3 Biggest Risks

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"A sustained momentum reversal could introduce significant performance challenges" - Goldman PB


Futures Bounce, Oil Slides After Report Of Iran Backchannel Outreach

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“We’re in a headline market. Rapid movements with higher volatility will remain for a longer period until supply chains are secure again. It will take some time to calm markets.”


ADP Private Payrolls Jump To 63K, Stronger Than Expected And Highest Since November

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Did the job market already bottom in late 2025.



Citadel Warns AI Will Displace... The Fed's View Of Neutral

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...lower barriers to building software don’t destroy value, they expand the market and concentrate it.


"Even With VIX Above 20": 5 Macro Hedges That Goldman Likes

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...a capital efficient way to express downside the March- & June-end SPY put-spreads stand out...


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US officials are sceptical of either Iran's or the US' willingness to off-ramp in the short term, relating to Iran's Intelligence Ministry reportedly reaching out to the CIA indirectly a day after the conflict started with an offer to discuss terms, NYT reported. 

Trump gives assurances to tankers passing through Hormuz; KOSPI triggered circuit breaker - Newsquawk EU Market Open

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APAC stocks extended on losses with markets roiled by the widening conflict in the Middle East; KOSPI saw a double-digit percentage drop and had triggered a circuit breaker with declines led by shipbuilders and shipping firms.

Korea Crashes Most In Years: What Happens Next?

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The Kospi suffered its worst day since the August 2024 Carry Trade crash... The move lower was so unrelenting it triggered multiple circuit breakers.


"Everyone's Getting Pounded..." Until Trump Saved The Day (For Now)

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This 3-legged stool of upside performance, however, is now being met with uncertainty on all 3 legs...


China Failure To Help Iran Raises Eyebrows Despite Strait Of Hormuz A "Critical Choke Point" For Beijing

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"It is very discouraging for anybody who believes that China was offering an alternative because there is no alternative. China won’t be there if you need them."


US stocks declined and oil surged as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open

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UAE is considering taking military action to stop Iranian missile and drone strikes on the country, while an Israeli senior official said it is estimated that Saudi Arabia will attack Iran soon.

'They're Not MAGA': Trump Remarks On Tucker Carlson And Megyn Kelly's Iran Criticism

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REAR VIEW: Middle East conflict escalates with attacks expanding over the region; UAE considering taking military action to stop Iranian missile & drone strikes on the country; Trump announces action for Strait of Hormuz, US to provide political risk insurance and guarantees for financial security of all maritime trade travelling through the Gulf & if necessary, US Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz; Hotter than expected EU inflation; QatarEnergy to stop output of some downstream products, including urea, polymers, methanol, aluminium and others; Strong TGT earnings.

"We've Broken The Box" - These Are The Key Levels To Watch As Stocks Slump

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"Don't be a hero..."


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Blackstone Launching Public Vehicle for Data Center Acquisitions

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Blackstone wants “mom and pop" to jump into the AI data center boom...


Dispersion Trade Unwind Is The Fastest Route To Higher Index Vol

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If the dispersion trade unwinds, the playbook looks ugly for the S&P 500 remaining calm...


"I'd Be Angry, Too": Jamie Dimon Says Trump Debanking Suit Has No Merit, Then Rails Debanking Practices

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“Like, why is a bank allowed to do that?”


OpenAI Rewrites 'Sloppy' Pentagon AI Deal After Backlash Over Surveillance Risks

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"The AI system shall not be intentionally used for domestic surveillance of US persons and nationals..."