The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by multiple drones on Monday following President Trump’s attacks on Iran. “The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was subjected to an attack by two drones according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building,” Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense wrote…
Politics
Vance says ‘there’s no way’ Trump will let US get into multiyear conflict
Vice President JD Vance dismissed the notion that the U.S. operation in Iran would lead to a prolonged conflict on Monday, saying there is no way Trump would let Washington end up in a multiyear conflict. “What’s so different about this is that the president has clearly defined what he wants to accomplish,” Vance told…
Trump slams Democrats over criticism of Iran strikes
President Trump on Monday slammed Democrats for criticizing his administration’s strikes in Iran over the weekend. “The Radical Left Democrats, a Party that has completely lost its way, are complaining bitterly about the very necessary and important attack, by the United States and Israel, on Iran,” Trump wrote in a Monday evening Truth Social post. …
DC lifts recreational advisory for Potomac River
Washington, D.C., lifted its recreational advisory for the Potomac River on Monday after a large-scale sewage spill earlier this year. “Consistent water quality testing shows bacterial levels are now within safe ranges for recreation,” Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote in a Monday post on the social platform X. “Reminder: as always, swimming in rivers in DC…
Daily Updates
Apple Caonsiders Staggered iPhone Release Strategy Amid Global Semiconductor Shortages
For nearly two decades, the autumn release cycle has served as an institutional anchor for consumer technology investors worldwide, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) maintaining a disciplined schedule. However, emerging supply chain indicators suggest that this long-standing tradition could experience a significant structural shift. Recent reports from overseas manufacturing partners indicate that enterprise leadership is contemplating a staggered rollout, prioritizing high-margin devices while deferring standard flagship releases. Against the backdrop of a record $54.25 billion quarterly iPhone revenue milestone and total company revenue surging 16% year-over-year to $109.4 billion, market observers are closely scrutinizing this potential strategic pivot. Evaluating the...
Gold Outlook: Can CPI Push XAU/USD Beyond $4,436?
Brokers from Kepler Group dive into the latest Gold market picture, as traders brace for a critical US inflation report that could determine whether the metal breaks through a key resistance level. CPI Test And Geopolitical Risks Drive Metals Higher Markets are currently waiting to see how Wednesday’s US inflation figures will affect the broader monetary policy framework. Based on current market expectations, there are almost even odds of the Federal Reserve holding or tightening interest rates at the upcoming meeting. Given this balanced positioning, any positive surprise in the data would likely have an outsized impact on non yielding...
Gold can be called many things — just don’t say it’s an inflation hedge
Gold’s been on a sensational run, but the one thing it can’t be described as is an inflation hedge.
Coinbase and B18: The Migration of the Global Settlement Layer and the Birth of On-Chain Banking
NEW YORK CITY, NY / Globe PR Wire / March 2, 2026 / Throughout the long history of global finance, monetary systems have undergone multiple structural transformations—from the gold standard to fiat currency, and from paper money to electronic and digital forms of money. Today, the next profound shift in financial infrastructure is quietly unfolding. This transformation is not merely about cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. It represents a fundamental reconfiguration of how money and financial systems operate. Coinbase is actively driving this transformation. Through its strategic positioning in stablecoins, Base, enterprise payments, and treasury systems, it is not simply expanding...
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‘Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie’
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn’t enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer
Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…
‘It’s better to be chased’ – the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.
‘Only one team tried to play’ – Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit. Analysts are now reverse engineering its implications.
A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in ‘Heel’
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland’s Jan Komasa, an heir to his country’s bolder filmmakers.
A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week’s Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker
One of the most trusted leakers for Call of Duty will no longer share confidential information about the gaming franchise after being hit with a cease and desist order. TheGhostOfHope (also known to the community as “Hope”) announced on X that he is complying with legal demands from developer Activision to “stop leaking and disseminating confidential information related to Call of Duty/Activision.” “Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information,” Hope said. “Cheers for these past few years.” Hope gained a reputation for sharing reliable information about past, …...
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply-chain label in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense’s designation of the AI firm as a supply-chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
Apple Caonsiders Staggered iPhone Release Strategy Amid Global Semiconductor Shortages
For nearly two decades, the autumn release cycle has served as an institutional anchor for consumer technology investors worldwide, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) maintaining a disciplined schedule. However, emerging supply chain indicators suggest that this long-standing tradition could experience a significant structural shift. Recent reports from overseas manufacturing partners indicate that enterprise leadership is contemplating a staggered rollout, prioritizing high-margin devices while deferring standard flagship releases. Against the backdrop of a record $54.25 billion quarterly iPhone revenue milestone and total company revenue surging 16% year-over-year to $109.4 billion, market observers are closely scrutinizing this potential strategic pivot. Evaluating the...
Business
Business
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit
A Blackstone executive made a revealing comment about the state of private credit. Analysts are now reverse engineering its implications.
Business
Nvidia stops production of chips intended for Chinese market
US group moves production away from H200s to latest Vera Rubin products
Crypto
Crypto
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Crypto
Ray Dalio says ‘there is only one gold’ as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.