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Markets : Crude UP, ( Production suspended at Iraq's largest oil field - Shafaq,. but increased supply from other producers) + Hormuz 'shut', China manuf index fell to 49 in Feb, Nvidia, Amazon temporarily close Dubai offices, KOSPI limit down (wha does up in a straight line 50% or more, with 3 or 3x leveraged ETF's... can come crashing too..), As US stocks began paring back their deepest losses on Tuesday, it looked as if traders were again starting to bet that President Donald Trump would find a way to contain the fallout from another crisis he unleashed (IMHO you should be careful with this view., Trump says US government will backstop war insurance for all shipping in the Persian Gulf...HOW ?... ), US launches military operations in Ecuador !, Ray Dalio sends harsh warning on Bitcoin >>> overall sounds a bit like a circus from the US Admin (Trump..) and that they really underestimated Iran, which is raging a 'total war' across ME.. >>> stay defensive, await opportunities to come to you, whatever goes on early afternoon, maybe be totally different 12hours later, it'll be bumpy for a while... >> higher vol = reduction of risk which brings new opportunities Iran says only Chinese ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz , calling it a “gesture of thanks” for Beijing’s support. All other vessels are banned, and Tehran warns any unauthorized crossing will be met with military action >>> trying to bring in China and Russia into this war.. which is obviously unsettling to say the least! Trump’s new defense plan quietly creates a National Guard “response force” — trained for crowd control and civil unrest — deployable across all 50 states by April 2026..really! >>> Epstein files drop, names, war starts, now this..why..?..>>> building an infrastructure to never leave.. Deeply concerning that military commanders are framing the Iran war as “God’s plan” and invoking Armageddon in official briefings. Service members swear an oath to the Constitution — not to any religion! Trump said he’ll “cut off all trade with Spain” after the country denied access to its military bases for his bombing campaign against Iran. Madrid said the US must respect international law Canada just publicly rebuked the United States and Israel : “The United States and Israel acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting allies — including Canada.” Velina Tchakarova on X: "The Strait of Hormuz has become the most visible Cold War 2.0 fault line in history right now. Here’s why what just happened matters. Iran declared the strait closed to all international shipping, with one explicit exemption: Chinese and Russian vessels only, citing Beijing and" / X Iran headlines market turbulence and options - a practical map of what to trade | Saxo Elizabeth Warren Says She's Worried After Leaving Trump Administration's Classified Iran Briefing: There Is 'No Plan' - Benzinga Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region | Israel-Iran conflict News | Al Jazeera US launches military operations in Ecuador - POLITICO Trump threatens to halt US trade with Spain over military bases, defence spending | Reuters China's factory activity slumps more than expected in February as holiday disrupts production Iran war: Amazon, Google, Nvidia close offices, help stuck workers (1) U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus Billionaire Ray Dalio sends harsh warning on Bitcoin “Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness | ScienceDaily Fresnillo stuns market with highest dividend payout in its history – The Armchair Trader Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse' Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history — not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to self-regulate, problem-solve, and develop emotional calluses that modern comfort has made nearly impossible to grow

Markets : U.S calls for all US citizens to evacuate the region.., Joint declaration of  President Macron and  Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US 'stonewalling' requests by Gulf states to replenish interceptors, KOSPI reopens -8%, Embassy in Riyadh, air base in Bahrain: Full list of US facilities in Middle East targeted in fresh drone attacks today (Thread), The Strait of Hormuz is a military problem - but above all, it's an insurance issue. And it's worsening, Saudi ground forces have entered Bahrain to crush the uprising as they did during the 2011 Bahrain uprising, Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain, France offers to deploy nuclear deterrent across Europe for first time, seems Iran was mightily underestimated... >>> Blackstone flagship private credit fund hit with wave of redemptions, 100% of insider trades are a SELL - still ( Insiders continue to dump stocks at a record pace since the pandemic), EU NatGas specifically weighing on european stock markets !, US manufacturing grew, input costs soared before Iran attack, EURO should move lower in tandem, USD stays bid (risk-off), remain super defensive, usual winners and losers during such times, volatility will bring opportunities, prepare! A Saudi official told Al Jazeera that the US has abandoned the Gulf states, focusing its defense systems on protecting Israel and leaving these countries at the mercy of Iranian missiles and drones, despite the presence of American military bases in their territories A German lawmaker who oversees the country’s parliamentary intelligence committee warned that Iran could try to carry out attacks in Europe-NYT >>> if Iran is ready to bomb all Gulf states, it can also activate sleeper cells to carry out domestic terror in Europe or elsewhere...be vigilant!! Iran : Trump should be very worried. This is not a centralized leadership they can assassinate or decapitate anymore…. it's a fragmented, resilient network that keeps firing even without a head. Escalation could get unpredictable fast /THREAD Blackstone flagship private credit fund hit with wave of redemptions Investors pull net $1.7bn out of vehicle over first quarter as industry strains intensify If Europe no longer fully trusts the US security guarantee, the global order is shifting European gas prices jumped near 50% after Qatar Energy halts LNG production Iran war live: Iran warns will attack ships trying to pass Hormuz; drones hit US embassy in Riyadh | Reuters EU Natural Gas - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News Embassy in Riyadh, air base in Bahrain: Full list of US facilities in Middle East targeted in fresh drone attacks today France offers to deploy nuclear deterrent across Europe for first time US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries | Conflict News | Al Jazeera Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain US 'stonewalling' requests by Gulf states to replenish interceptors, sources say | Middle East Eye Next phase of Iran war ‘will be even more punishing,' Rubio says Embassy of France in the U.S. on X: "Joint declaration of 🇫🇷 President Macron and 🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz. https://t.co/VKMPMRFP3P " / X Marco Rubio on Capitol Hill: 'Hardest Hits Yet To Come' Against Iran | Military.com Iran Conflict: Insurance Clubs to End Persian Gulf War-Risk Coverage for Ships - Bloomberg "...More than half of the world’s largest maritime insurance clubs will cease covering war risks for ships entering the Persian Gulf ..." Blackstone flagship private credit fund hit with wave of redemptions JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns U.S. economy could soon 'deteriorate' A 'fight about vibes' drove the Pentagon's breakup with Anthropic US manufacturing grew, input costs soared before Iran attack - The Business Times Beefeater on X: "A Saudi official told Al Jazeera that the US has abandoned the Gulf states, focusing its defense systems on protecting Israel and leaving these countries at the mercy of Iranian missiles and drones, despite the presence of American military bases in their territories. According https://t.co/PiRZZssbvR " / X How Data Centers actually Work 6mins video Liz Webster on X: "🆘 Significant moment. If Europe no longer fully trusts the US security guarantee, the global order is shifting. Macron floating a European 🇪🇺 nuclear umbrella signals strain in the transatlantic alliance. In that world, Britain’s security and economic future lies closer https://t.co/WjZQW6HFrA " / X UK Stock Market News: Fresnillo, Intertek, Greggs UBS pfuscht mit Hypothek – Inside Paradeplatz P.S trying our best to check and be real, but there is obviously plenty of AI disinformation (videos) around

Markets : U.S and OIL infrastructure hit across ME, including Ras Tanura (the largest oil refining export facility in the world!), Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran, says more US troops ‘likely’ to die, WaPo: the mood inside the Pentagon is "intense and paranoid" Pentagon leaders worry the US will expend its air defense stockpiles, and the conflict will "spiral out of control", there is a DEFINITE risk of this was escalating across the Middle East, Trump got involved, let's hope he has planned for an operation that may last more than a week... Senior officials in the Gulf states are reportedly completely shocked by the intensity of Iran's retaliatory attacks >>> continue to play defensively, there is a lot of uncertainty out there, bonds rallied last week on AI dominance and worsening credit markets, boosted a little further on weekend events, JPY weaker on higher crude prices, USD slightly firmer with Gold, and as expected crude reacts the most up 7% or so.. all this was heavily flagged last week already, military build up etc etc A Saudi official told Al Jazeera that U.S. defense is focused on Israel, not on protecting Arab Gulf states that host many U.S. bases What appear to be CIA sources leaking to Reuters that the regime will not collapse in Tehran . As far as I know, these sorts of leaks have never taken place two days into a major war before. Draw your own conclusions from that DP World temporarily suspended operations at the Jebel Ali port in Dubai as a precautionary measure, according to a notice sent to customers and seen by Bloomberg >> could be catastrophic, unless they pressure Trump defeat Iran quickly and decisively or to fold (taco) right away . With 88% of expats, tourism, finance, air and shipping exposure, this can also send shockwaves globally, also an Amazon Web Services data centre in the UAE just got hit This is fabulous news for our clients, now defacto one of the very safest banks in the world, circa 3x the capital ration of the likes of Barclays or UBS J Safra Sarasin Group completes the acquisition of majority stake in Saxo Bank | Saxo Bank Switzerland Trump says Iran bombing campaign could last a week Iranian drone crashed into RAF base, Cyprus president says UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer Merz accepts a harder world on Iran | Euractiv Joint Statement on Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks in the Region - United States Department of State Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran, says more US troops ‘likely’ to die | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Philip Pilkington on X: "What appear to be CIA sources leaking to Reuters that the regime will not collapse in Tehran. As far as I know, these sorts of leaks have never taken place two days into a major war before. Draw your own conclusions from that. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 https://t.co/68078uig3b " / X Mario Nawfal on X: "🚨🇮🇷 Senior officials in the Gulf states are reportedly completely shocked by the intensity of Iran's retaliatory attacks. "We were certain that after the elimination of Khamenei they would respond, but right now they're aiming at population centers, not just military https://t.co/uE3URVk94F " / X Max Blumenthal on X: "WaPo: the mood inside the Pentagon is "intense and paranoid" Pentagon leaders worry the US will expend its air defense stockpiles, and the conflict will "spiral out of control" This is precisely what Pentagon Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine warned of last week https://t.co/bxWuW3RVCv " / X Rahul Shivshankar on X: "DUBAI IS SCARRED. But little is emerging. Dubai government has threatened to slap fines upto 200K Dhirams on anyone making videos of Iranian drone hits. Dubai doesn't want reels to shatter billions it invested to pivot towards an economic future less dependent on oil. https://t.co/RbIfk09HhG " / X Alexander C. Kaufman on X: "The speed with which American voters are turning against data centers is breathtaking. One comparison might be what happened to nuclear after the double-whammy of "The China Syndrome" coming out days before Three Mile Island, except there's no equivalent in terms of Hollywood https://t.co/lpygtL3Ufl " / X It's happening in the UK and Europe as well - people are turning against the construction of AI data centres because all we experience with them is LOSS. There is not a single gain from having a data centre located in your area. Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe - SWI swissinfo.ch

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