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The Iran war is effectively a ‘tax’ on US households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says

Coinbase receives conditional approval for national trust charter from OCC

Israeli attack on tehran IRGC headquarters impacts Iran markets

Iran’s parliament speaker claims 7 million fighters ready, ceasefire odds drop

US-Israel strikes hit Tehran-Karaj bridge, ceasefire odds drop

Iran attacks gulf aluminum sites, escalating US-linked conflict

Iran’s army chief warns of ‘total destruction’ for ground invasion

Trump claims Iran war goals near, ceasefire odds drop

Iran fortifies islands, complicating US military campaign

Trump may announce ground troops needed for iran’s uranium

US-Israeli strike on IRGC site near isfahan lowers ceasefire odds

Iran threatens US tech firms, raising stakes in military escalation

Wall Street moves benchmarks onchain as S&P tokenizes Treasury index

U.S. Gasoline Prices Breach $4 Mark Amid Iran Conflict – Analysts Warn of Further Spikes

Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation

Russia’s Dual-War Windfall: How Two Conflicts Are Driving Oil Toward $150 Per Barrel

Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations

Iran dismisses diplomatic talks, says any U.S. troops would be ‘on fire’ as soon as they arrive

Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens

Global M2 Hits New Highs as Central Banks Quietly Expand Money Supply Across Six Major Economies

An uneasy mix of celebration and anxiety dominates the ‘Davos of energy’ as the month-long Iran war further disrupts the global economy

Oil and gold rally as Iran locks down key oil route to US and Israeli allies

Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6

Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, backing down from his previous position. The article characterizes this as Trump 'chickening out' on his earlier threats regarding the crucial oil shipping route.

SpaceX IPO may allocate 30% to retail investors as Musk restructures X with job cuts

SpaceX is reportedly considering allocating up to 30% of its potential IPO shares to retail investors, while Elon Musk simultaneously restructures X with layoffs ahead of a projected $1.75 trillion valuation. This represents an unusually high retail allocation for a major tech IPO.

Lyn Alden: The world is shifting to a multipolar power structure, education quality signals empire decline, and gold’s role as a liquid asset in crises | Macro Voices

Lyn Alden discusses the global shift toward a multipolar power structure, highlighting how declining education quality signals empire decline and gold's importance as a liquid crisis asset. The analysis focuses on global power shifts and volatile oil prices threatening economic stability.