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Nikkei Drops 5%, JGB Yields Jump as Hormuz Closure Bites
Japan's Nikkei plunged as much as 5% and 10-year bond yields hit their highest since January 21 as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—through which Japan imports 90% of its oil—roiled markets amid a
Asia Stocks Sink 5%+ as Trump-Iran Standoff Escalates
Asia-Pacific markets plunged Monday as Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of broader regional conflict, sending South Korea's Kospi down 6.5% and oil prices whips
Iran threatens Gulf neighbours, Asian markets tumble
Iran warned it would hit Gulf neighbours' energy and water networks if President Trump proceeds with his threat to strike Iran's power grid, sparking sharp declines in Asian equities and volatile oil
Options Market Braces for 2022-Style Volatility on Iran
Options strategists are studying the 2022 market playbook as Iran war risks threaten an inflation shock, even though the VIX has stayed below 30 this year and the S&P 500's realized moves remain muted
Gold falls 9.6% as Iran war drives oil up, yields rise
Investors are puzzled as the Iran war pushes oil to $112 a barrel, lifts Treasury yields to 4.55%, spikes Bitcoin, yet drives gold down 9.6%—the sharpest weekly drop in 14 years—defying typical safe‑h
Oil Surges as Iraq Declares Force Majeure on Foreign Fields
Iraq's force majeure declaration on foreign-operated oil fields sent Brent crude past $112 a barrel and rattled markets, setting the tone for a pivotal week of jobs data, consumer sentiment, and energ
Futures See 78% Chance of Zero Fed Cuts in 2026
Bond and futures markets have abruptly priced out Federal Reserve rate cuts for 2026, reversing expectations from two or three cuts a month ago to near-certainty of zero, as the war in Iran drives up
Strategy’s STRC Preferred Stock Risks Governance Issues
Strategy’s newly launched STRC preferred stock has turned into a multi‑billion‑dollar engine for Bitcoin accumulation, yet analysts caution that its chief vulnerabilities stem from governance and subo
CDX Spreads Hit 9‑Month High, S&P Near Peak
The CDX credit‑default‑swap index surged to a nine‑month high as the S&P 500 lingered within 5% of its record, a rare divergence that has preceded every bear market, though the spreads remain far from
Realty Income: 99% Occupancy, 5.1% Yield as Fed Pauses
Realty Income delivered 9% revenue growth and maintained near-99% occupancy across 15,500 properties in 2025, even as the Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts and borrowing costs rose 12%.
O'Reilly Automotive stock slides 19% in seven months
O'Reilly Automotive's stock has slipped 19% over the past seven months, even as the company posts 33 years of sales growth, robust store expansion, and a P/E ratio now near 30, sparking debate over it
US Regulators Stall Chinese IPOs
Chinese companies seeking US public listings are seeing their IPOs stall as U.S. regulators intensify scrutiny of alleged market manipulation, tightening approval processes and dampening investor appe
Bitcoin drops 2.2% after Trump’s Iran ultimatum
Bitcoin fell 2.2% to about $69,200 after President Trump warned Iran it would strike its power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz reopened within 48 hours, sparking $299 million in crypto liquidations
India Margin Trading Tops ₹1 Trillion
India's margin trading market has crossed ₹1 trillion in outstanding NSE positions, with retail investors embracing 2-5x leverage — but borrowed funds cost 9-18% annual interest, and a 10% price drop
Quality Debt MFs Over Yield: India Investor Guide for Middle East Crisis
Indian wealth advisors recommend investors shift toward high-quality debt mutual funds—government securities, AAA corporate bonds, and short-duration funds—over yield-chasing strategies as Middle East
Leveraged Traders Spark ₹10 Trillion Sensex Slide
A sharp March 19 sell‑off wiped out ₹10 trillion of Indian market value, exposing how leveraged traders amplify panic amid geopolitical shocks, high oil prices, and a hawkish Fed.
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin Can Reach $1M in a Decade
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan projects Bitcoin can reach $1 million within a decade by capturing 17% of a $121 trillion store-of-value market, but the article challenges the digital-gold thesis by noting go
Mitchell Buys $100K in Ralliant Shares After 31.8% Stock Crash
Ralliant director Kate Mitchell bought roughly $100,000 in company stock through a family trust, days after a disastrous quarterly earnings report drove shares to an all-time low.
Mobileye Options Surge on Bullish Calls Before Earnings
Mobileye Global is drawing heavy bullish call options activity ahead of its upcoming earnings, while its February partnership with Elektrobit adds a safety-certified Linux foundation to its Level 4 au
US Markets Slide Fourth Week as Iran War Pushes Oil to $107
US stock markets closed their fourth consecutive week of losses on Friday as the US-Israel war on Iran drove Brent crude to $107 a barrel and sent the Russell 2000 into correction territory, rattling
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