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  • Houthis fired missiles at Israel, increasing geopolitical risk to energy markets.
  • Iran and Israel exchanged attacks across multiple countries while regional diplomacy stalled, raising escalation risk.
  • Bank of America says TotalEnergies, Shell, BP and Eni hold material production behind the Strait of Hormuz, raising operational risk.
  • BofA estimates potential Hormuz disruptions could add over $25 billion of free cash flow to Europe's big oil companies in 2026.
  • JD Vance topped CPAC's straw poll with roughly 53% versus Rubio's 35%, signaling CPAC attendees' 2028 preference.
  • Moscow's main stock index closed flat as gains in transport and telecom offset losses in fertilizer shares.

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Juergen Habermas, Architect of Post‑War German Conscience, Dies at 96

Juergen Habermas, Architect of Post‑War German Conscience, Dies at 96

Juergen Habermas, whose writings on communication, the public sphere and democratic legitimacy guided public debate in Germany for seven decades, has died at the age of 96 in Starnberg, publisher Suhrkamp said. From early critiques of fascist thought to recent cautions about a resurgence of militarism and nationalism, Habermas’s intellectual interv…

Haddad Sees Up to 1% Quarterly Growth, Says 2026 Outlook Hinges on Rate Path

Haddad Sees Up to 1% Quarterly Growth, Says 2026 Outlook Hinges on Rate Path

Brazil’s finance minister Fernando Haddad estimates first-quarter GDP growth of roughly 0.8% to 1% quarter-on-quarter, attributing the pickup to government measures that have supported credit and domestic demand. He stressed that whether annual growth exceeds 2% will depend on the future course of interest rates, as oil-price volatility tied to the…

Riot Erupts in Cuban Town as Protest Over Power Cuts Turns Violent

Riot Erupts in Cuban Town as Protest Over Power Cuts Turns Violent

A demonstration in Moron, Cuba, that began as a protest over recurring blackouts and shortages of food and medicine escalated into vandalism and arson in the early hours of Saturday, state-run media reported. Videos circulating online showed a building ablaze and windows smashed as people chanted for liberty; the authenticity of the footage has not…

Trump Says U.S. Tanker Aircraft Were Not Destroyed in Saudi Strike

Trump Says U.S. Tanker Aircraft Were Not Destroyed in Saudi Strike

President Donald Trump pushed back on reports that U.S. refueling tankers were destroyed at a Saudi air base, posting on Truth Social that four of five aircraft sustained virtually no damage and are already back in service, while a fifth suffered limited damage and is expected to return to operation soon. His comments criticized media headlines and…

Morgan Stanley Sees Fed Rate Risks Tilted Toward Later, Larger Cuts

Morgan Stanley Sees Fed Rate Risks Tilted Toward Later, Larger Cuts

Morgan Stanley warns that risks around the Federal Reserve's policy path favor rate reductions arriving later than currently expected and possibly at greater magnitude. The bank expects elevated core PCE readings early in the year but anticipates a slowdown in inflation from the second quarter as tariff effects and seasonal distortions diminish.

Why Nvidia's $2 Billion Strategic Push Trumps AI Bubble Chatter

Why Nvidia's $2 Billion Strategic Push Trumps AI Bubble Chatter

Nvidia's capital move into AI infrastructure has reignited the story that matters: real capacity and product leadership that convert into durable free cash flow. With a market cap north of $4.3 trillion, expansive margins and more than $96 billion in free cash flow last reported, the risk is not that AI is a fad - it is that the market has already …

Goldman Flags Potential S&P 500 Slide to 6,300 If Growth Slows

Goldman Flags Potential S&P 500 Slide to 6,300 If Growth Slows

Goldman Sachs says the S&P 500 could retreat to roughly 6,300 in a moderate growth shock tied to higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions related to the Iran conflict. The bank warns the shock could slow growth, keep inflation elevated and push back the timeline for Federal Reserve easing, though it still expects AI-related investment to underpi…

BofA: Trend Followers Move Into USD, Cut Stocks and U.S. Treasuries as Oil Rises

BofA: Trend Followers Move Into USD, Cut Stocks and U.S. Treasuries as Oil Rises

Bank of America reports that commodity trading advisors and trend-following strategies are reallocating exposure across major asset classes as higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on risk sentiment. Funds have been increasing long dollar and oil positions while reducing holdings in equities and U.S. Treasury futures as yields climb and…

Globe Life: Cheap, Cash-Generating Life Insurance with a Clear Upside

Globe Life: Cheap, Cash-Generating Life Insurance with a Clear Upside

Globe Life (GL) is a cash-generative, niche life and supplemental-health insurer trading at a single-digit P/E and below historical multiples for high-quality specialty insurers. Strong free cash flow, a $0.33 quarterly dividend, and a benign regulatory backdrop make a measured long trade attractive for traders targeting a mid-term rebound.

Drone Impacts Near Dubai Airport Add to Worsening Gulf Air Disruptions

Drone Impacts Near Dubai Airport Add to Worsening Gulf Air Disruptions

Two drones fell close to Dubai International Airport while Bahrain moved several Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternate airports, as ongoing attacks across the Gulf continue to wreak havoc on air services. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran, now in its 12th day, has led to widespread cancellations and reroutings, constrained Middle East airspace, pus…

Buying the MI450 Run: A Tactical AMD Trade Plan Into the Next AI Wave

Buying the MI450 Run: A Tactical AMD Trade Plan Into the Next AI Wave

AMD looks positioned to benefit from a fresh datacenter AI accelerator cycle centered on the MI450. Fundamentals show a cash-generative company with low leverage and a large market cap, but valuation is rich. This trade targets a mid-term breakout while keeping a tight stop to manage event risk around product specs and competitor announcements.

Oscars Shine Light on Brazil’s Ascendancy in Global Film Market

Oscars Shine Light on Brazil’s Ascendancy in Global Film Market

As Brazilians tune in to the Oscars this Sunday, the country’s film sector is enjoying heightened global recognition driven by sustained public funding, growing export revenues and a streaming boom. Successes on the awards circuit and rising international partnerships have expanded production capacity and commercial opportunities, but the industry …

Minneapolis Still Feels the Economic and Social Fallout of Operation Metro Surge

Minneapolis Still Feels the Economic and Social Fallout of Operation Metro Surge

After months of aggressive immigration enforcement known as Operation Metro Surge, Minneapolis shows a return to outward calm even as residents, public services and the local economy continue to absorb significant harm. City officials estimate hundreds of millions in economic losses, hospitals report sustained care disruptions for immigrant familie…

Venezuelan Students Reemerge in Public Protests After Years of Repression

Venezuelan Students Reemerge in Public Protests After Years of Repression

In mid-February, hundreds of students from the Central University of Venezuela marched off campus into a nearby street in a gesture long avoided because of the risk of arrest, injury or worse. Their action followed a U.S. military operation that removed Nicolas Maduro on January 3, and came amid renewed hopes for political change and reinstitutiona…