Public Markets 8-Hour Briefing
×Market Sentiment
Traders snatch up derivatives amid growing risks, including the war in Iran and a weakening US jobs market. The Federal Reserve's preferred price gauge and other inflation reports are expected in the coming week US Inflation Gauges.
Political Developments
President Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base to witness the return of the remains of six U.S. service members Trump Witnesses. He also assembled a new coalition to "eradicate" cartels, gathering leaders from Latin American and Caribbean nations Trump Assembles. President Trump also indicated that there would need to be a "very good reason" for the US to deploy ground troops to Iran.
Social Issues
Two Toronto-area synagogues struck by gunfire over the weekend, following a previous incident earlier in the week.
Government & Policy
A judge voids mass layoffs at Voice of America, rejecting attempts to influence editorial decisions. Documents reveal how artificial intelligence was used to cancel grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities DOGE Unleashed.
Other News
Anti-Islamic protesters clashed with counterprotesters near Gracie Mansion, leading to multiple arrests Smoking Jars. The Los Angeles Marathon will award medals to runners who complete only 18 miles of the race Runners at Los Angeles. Mac Kenzie Scott continues to distribute billions, providing cash injections without warning MacKenzie Scott Gives. The U.S. and Israel have initiated a punishing military campaign, but there is no clear endgame Punishing Military Campaign.