US carriers in Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict, oil price surge unlikely
Four coalition aircraft carriers, including three from the US, are now positioned in the Middle East as part of Operation...
Month: April 2026
Russian, UAE ministers push for renewed Middle East peace talks
Russian and UAE foreign ministers are calling for renewed talks aimed at a Middle East agreement. The Israel-Iran permanent peace...
DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh’s Fed Chair confirmation
The Justice Department has dropped its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing the main obstacle to Kevin Warsh’s...
Pentagon ousters fail to shift UK strike odds on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army Chief of Staff and the Joint Chiefs Chairman, but the market for...
Senator Wicker urges military action over Iran negotiations amid ceasefire
Senator Roger Wicker is calling for an end to negotiations with Iran and pushing for military action instead. The Trump-Iran...
SLB, Baker Hughes boost oil exploration amid Iran war supply concerns
Oil exploration spending is expected to rise as SLB and Baker Hughes react to the ongoing Iran war’s impact on...
Iranian regime projects unity, reducing collapse expectations
Iran’s leadership is projecting unity following Trump’s remarks, pushing the probability of the Iranian regime falling by May 31 down...
Chevron CEO: Naval escorts needed for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said naval escorts will be required when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. The market for Strait...
US considers expelling Spain from NATO over Iran stance
Reports that the US is contemplating expelling Spain from NATO for not backing military action against Iran have drawn attention...
US missile use in Iran strains Taiwan defense readiness
Reports that the US has used thousands of missiles in Iran, straining its defense readiness for Taiwan, have pushed China...
Crypto PAC Fellowship halts support of Texas AG for Senate: Report
The Fellowship political action committee (PAC), which launched claiming to have more than $100 million from crypto-aligned backers, has reportedly...
This $1M Whale Bet on ApeCoin Came Before the 80% Surge—Is This Why APE Price Exploded?
Apecoin raised many eyebrows with an over 80% jump in just a few hours. The price surged from $0.1013 to...
Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH at $2,387 in Disclosed OTC Transaction
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH on Thursday at an average price of $2,387 per token, raising approximately $23.87 million...
US sanctions Chinese refinery, shipping firms over Iranian oil
The US sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery and several shipping firms transporting Iranian oil, increasing pressure on Tehran. The Polymarket...
Iran denies US claims of direct talks request, Tasnim calls it “lies”
The IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency dismissed US claims of Iran requesting direct talks in Islamabad as “lies.” The odds of...
