White House Advises Staff to Avoid Betting on Prediction Markets During Iran Conflict
White House Warns Staff Against Futures Market Bets On March 24, the White House Office of Management cautioned staff about making poorly timed bets on the futures market. This warning came in response to some well-timed trades related to oil and S&P 500 movements, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Notably, a bet was […]
March 2026 CPI: Inflation increased as the Iran conflict impacted consumer prices
This article on the March 2026 CPI Inflation Report is being developed and will receive updates soon. Consumer prices have surged this March, driven by the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran affecting energy markets. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared Friday that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — which reflects the cost […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran Engage in Their First Discussions Since the Conflict
Iran and Saudi Arabia Confirm Phone Call Amid Ongoing Tensions The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia confirmed on Thursday that they had a phone conversation the night before. This marks the first known direct communication between the two nations since Iran began its recent bombing campaign against Saudi Arabia and its allies in […]
How Trump leveraged the Iran ceasefire to dodge a conflict he never intended to initiate
Analysis of Trump’s Approach to Iran There’s been a lot of talk lately about President Trump and his strategy regarding Iran. Many are expressing strong opinions, even dismay, over the idea that he might escalate military actions against them. It’s a contentious topic, to say the least. Some of us weren’t surprised when he hinted […]
HMS Dragon arrives at port during the Iran conflict as Starmer encounters increasing backlash
Britain’s sole warship deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean amidst the Iran conflict has been compelled to dock due to “technical” problems, resulting in a sudden retreat of a crucial element of Britain’s military presence in the region. This situation adds to the mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the escalating crisis. The […]
Gas prices rise to $4.16 as the Iran conflict jeopardizes Trump’s advantage in the midterms
Trump Administration Engages Executives Amid Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Tensions Affecting Oil Markets As Iran’s aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz have dramatically diminished commercial shipping traffic by 95%, Jonathan Hunt reports live from London. The Chairman of Gramercy Fund Management, Mohamed El-Erian, discusses the resulting turmoil in the global oil market brought on […]
Iran alerts the U.S. to decide between a ceasefire or conflict through Israel regarding Lebanon.
Mark Dubowitz Talks Trump’s Influence Over Iran Amid Ceasefire Mark Dubowitz, who heads the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shared insights on President Trump’s assertive approach to Iran following a two-week ceasefire. He pointed out that the past 15 months have, perhaps, weakened Trump’s position, stating that Iran’s recently proposed ten-point peace plan comes with […]
Chances of an interest-rate reduction in 2026 increase significantly due to uncertainty from the Iran conflict
Federal Reserve Considers Rate Cuts Amid Ongoing Conflict Even with the ongoing challenges posed by the Iran war, officials at the Federal Reserve remained optimistic about the potential for an interest rate cut later this year, particularly after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. As of Wednesday, the likelihood of at least one rate reduction […]
Navy seeks $3 billion for Tomahawk missiles following depletion from Iran conflict
The U.S. Navy is seeking an additional $3 billion to bolster its supply of Tomahawk missiles, which have been significantly depleted due to ongoing military operations in Iran. This funding request is part of the Pentagon’s larger $1.5 trillion budget proposal for 2027, revealed earlier this week. To meet the demand for Tomahawk missiles, the […]
JD Vance describes Iran’s cease-fire as a ‘delicate peace’ while Trump is ‘restless’ to conclude the conflict.
J.D. Vance Comments on Fragile Truce with Iran Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Wednesday that the two-week truce with Iran is quite “fragile,” attributing this to the dishonesty of Iranian leaders. He also mentioned that President Trump is eager to finalize a solid agreement aimed at ending the conflict. During a speech in Hungary, […]