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Chief human resource officer salaries have surged 30% at S&P 500 companies. Here’s why boards are opening the checkbook

Caltech researchers project functional quantum computer feasible by 2030 with 10,000-20,000 qubits: Caltech

Wells Fargo Slashes S&P 500 Forecast to 7,300 on Geopolitical Turbulence and Economic Pressures

S&P set for another loss following worst week since Iran War began as oil keeps climbing

Morgan Stanley Sees Key Indicators Signaling End to S&P 500 Downturn

S&P 500 Drops for Fifth Week as Crash Warnings Rise Amid Iran War Fears

Citi Maintains S&P 500 Price Target at 7,700 Amid Rising Market Headwinds

JPMorgan Chase Abruptly Slashes 2026 S&P 500 Target Amid Oil Supply Shock and Geopolitical Concerns: Report

Trump Lashes Out at NATO as ‘Cowards’ Amid Iran Conflict and Market Turmoil

JPMorgan Slashes S&P 500 Forecast Amid Oil Crisis and Escalating Middle East Tensions

Market Plunge Explained: Why Stocks Tumbled on Thursday, March 19

S&P 500 contract comes to Hyperliquid as tokenisation race heats up

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it

Financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated as geoeconomic shock unfolds

Global financial stability remains vulnerable amid escalating geoeconomic tensions that threaten cross-border trade, capital flows, and macroeconomic conditions. Elevated risks from geopolitical shocks could trigger market volatility and impact cryptocurrency and digital asset valuations as investors reassess systemic risk exposure.

Kevin Warsh takes oath of office as chairman and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously selects Warsh as its chairman

Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and unanimously selected by the Federal Open Market Committee as its chairman. This leadership change at the nation's central bank could significantly influence monetary policy direction and cryptocurrency market dynamics given Warsh's historical perspectives on digital assets and financial markets.

Trump hints at expanding US military targets in Iran amid ongoing conflict

Trump signals potential expansion of US military operations targeting Iran, raising escalation concerns that could destabilize global markets. Geopolitical tensions of this magnitude typically trigger risk-off sentiment across equities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, while potentially benefiting safe-haven assets.

CENTCOM intensifies Strait of Hormuz blockade, redirects 61 vessels

CENTCOM has intensified its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and redirected 61 vessels, escalating geopolitical tensions in a region critical to global energy infrastructure. The action threatens to disrupt oil supply chains and international diplomatic relations, with potential ripple effects across commodity and financial markets.

Pimco CIO warns Iran war may prompt Fed to hike rates

Pimco's Chief Investment Officer warns that escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran could force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to combat inflation, disrupting economic stability and impacting global markets including cryptocurrency assets.

US launches Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran’s economy with sanctions

The US has launched Operation Economic Fury, a sanctions campaign targeting Iran's economy with potential ripple effects across global financial systems and energy markets. The initiative risks escalating regional tensions, reducing diplomatic opportunities, and creating volatility in oil prices and international financial networks that could influence cryptocurrency and broader markets.

US-Iran tensions rise as energy secretary hints at military action

Escalating US-Iran tensions, signaled by hints of potential military action from US energy officials, threaten to disrupt diplomatic channels and destabilize global energy markets. Such conflict would likely drive oil prices higher, creating inflationary pressures that ripple through cryptocurrency and broader financial markets.

Shaky Iran war ceasefire tested again as drone hits cargo ship off Qatar coast while Kuwait and UAE repel drone attacks

A drone strike hit a cargo ship off Qatar's coast while Kuwait and UAE reported repelling drone attacks, marking continued escalation despite an Iran war ceasefire. No casualties were reported and responsibility remained unattributed, signaling ongoing regional tensions that could disrupt global shipping and energy markets.

Pimco warns Iran war could lead Federal Reserve to raise rates

PIMCO warns that potential military conflict with Iran could trigger energy price spikes, forcing central banks including the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to combat inflation. This geopolitical risk creates a feedback loop where regional tensions could reshape global monetary policy and impact financial markets.

South Korean ship hit in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

A South Korean vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical tensions escalate in the region. The incident threatens global trade routes and could trigger military responses, disrupting international commerce and potentially affecting energy markets and cryptocurrency volatility.

Iran targets US-flagged ship near Qatar amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran targeted a US-flagged vessel near Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and threatening critical global oil supply routes. The incident underscores geopolitical volatility that could disrupt energy markets and influence broader macroeconomic conditions affecting cryptocurrency valuations.

Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions

Iran's assertion of control over internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz presents significant geopolitical risks that could disrupt global shipping, energy markets, and digital infrastructure. This development raises concerns about potential internet outages and supply chain disruptions affecting cryptocurrency and financial markets worldwide.