Bitcoin has demonstrated surprising strength amidst recent market jitters, trading near $74,000 as analysts highlight its performance against traditional safe havens. The world’s largest digital token has notably outperformed both gold and major equity indices since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Since the end of February, the price of Bitcoin has climbed […]
Following an attack that killed his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected to become Iran’s next supreme leader, according to an announcement from a semi-official news agency. The 56-year-old is now set to be the third person to lead the Islamic Republic. This succession marks a significant moment in the nation’s history, representing the first […]
On a tree-lined street in north London, known as “Billionaire’s Row,” a clutch of mostly empty mansions sit behind tall hedges and blacked-out gates. As school children wander by, private guards in dark SUVs patrol outside. Behind the facades of these luxury homes lies a network stretching from Tehran to Dubai and Frankfurt. The ultimate […]
The United States is now considering striking areas and groups within Iran that were not previously considered targets, according to the president, escalating a week-long war that has upended global energy markets and sent shockwaves around the world. “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” the president said in a social media post early Saturday, […]
Denitsa Tsekova Updated Mon, March 2, 2026 at 7:33 AM PST Prediction markets have spent the past year courting major financial institutions and government legitimacy with an ambitious pitch: markets that let people bet on real-world events can produce better, faster information than any alternative. Recent geopolitical events exposed just how morally and legally fraught […]
Prime Minister’s Foreign Trip Draws Criticism Amid Regional Crisis Opposition groups have criticized the Prime Minister for a recent foreign trip, suggesting it appeared to endorse military actions that have escalated tensions in the region. The main opposition party called the trip ill-timed and said it created a perception of partisan alignment. A party spokesperson […]
Stocks fell and crude oil surged as an escalation in the Middle East conflict unsettled global markets, prompting investors to trim risk exposure and seek haven assets. The dollar strengthened in response to military action. Asian shares dropped significantly, while futures for major US indexes slid over 1%. Benchmark Brent crude oil surged as much […]
Reports indicate the President is considering a limited military strike as a tactic to pressure Iran into agreeing to a nuclear deal. This approach raises a significant question: is using force to compel a nuclear agreement something the United States has done before? According to one geopolitical analyst, the situation is unprecedented in a few […]
Oil prices recorded their first consecutive weekly drop this year, as market participants balanced the possibility of increased supplies from OPEC+ against ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks and broader market softness. West Texas Intermediate crude ended the week down about 1%, closing Friday’s session with little change. The market remained attentive to geopolitical developments after a […]
