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London-based hedge fund Caxton Associates is down more than $1.3B in March. The fund run by Andrew Law dropped about 15% after betting on UK rate cuts and a rise in gold.

The Iran conflict flipped both trades. Gilt yields jumped to 2008 highs, while gold fell around 15% since the war began.

Even large funds get caught on the wrong side when the macro shifts fast.
So don’t stress over a -5% on a virtual prop account.


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🇦🇹 Austria’s governing coalition announced plans today to ban social media access for children under 14.

The measure aims to protect minors from addictive algorithms and harmful online content. Draft legislation is expected by the end of June, with implementation targeted later in 2026.


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UBS halted withdrawals on a $469 million real estate fund for up to 3 years.

Translation: “Sorry, we don’t have your money.”
This is how it starts.


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Trump and senior White House officials have been informed that Iran's counter-proposal to the US peace plan will be announced today, according to CBS News.


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Sony is raising prices for the PlayStation 5 lineup worldwide starting April 2.

The standard PS5 will now cost $649.99, a big jump from its original $499.99 launch price, while the PS5 Pro rises to $899.99.

Sony says the hikes are due to ongoing economic pressures like inflation, tariffs, and higher component costs.


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S&P 500 Loses $4.5 Trillion Since Iran War Began


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🇯🇵 Japan's 10-year government bond yield rises to the highest since 1999.


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Brent crude oil surges to $110, rising over 6% today.


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Trump and India's Modi had a call regarding Iran, with Elon Musk joining them, per NYT.


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Thailand secures safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.


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When you finally become profitable but the market took all your emotions as tuition


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Today marks one month since the Iranian regime imposed a near-total internet blackout, cutting off the Iranian population from global connectivity.


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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is now pumping at full capacity of 7 million barrels per day.


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🇦🇪🇮🇷 UAE's largest non-oil company Emirates Global Aluminium says smelter site damaged in Iranian attack.


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🇺🇦 Ukraine risks 'running out of money to pay for its defense against Russia within two months' due to threats to assistance from its key donors.


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🚨 Several AI models have begun misbehaving, disobeying direct commands from humans, and bypassing safeguards.

According to the U.K AI Security Institute, AI misbehavior has increased by 500% from October 2025 to March 2026.


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UAE seizes $530 billion in Iranian assets, revokes all residency permits including Golden visas despite promises of '99-year residency'.


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Turkey sold 58 tons of gold in just two weeks, more than all gold ETFs combined over the same period.


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🇹🇼 Taiwan central bank head warns that gold prices are too high.


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⛽️ Odds of crude oil hitting $130 per barrel surge to 57%


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📅 Key Events This Week

The week is centered around US labor and consumer data. At the same time, the main driver remains the Iran conflict, now in its fourth week.

Oil prices are already pushing higher and feeding into inflation and sentiment, which puts the Fed in a difficult position between rising prices and slowing growth

🐈 Monday

● Chair Powell Speaks

Markets will watch for any shift in tone. With oil rising and uncertainty elevated, Powell’s comments on inflation and policy path can move rates and the dollar.

🐈 Tuesday

● March Consumer Confidence
● February JOLTS Job Openings

Confidence reflects how consumers react to higher energy prices. JOLTS shows labor demand. Together they give a read on whether the economy is holding up or starting to slow.

🐈 Wednesday

● March ADP Nonfarm Employment
● March Retail Sales

ADP gives an early signal ahead of the official jobs report. Retail sales show real consumer spending, which is key as higher fuel costs start to pressure demand.

🐈 Thursday

● Initial Jobless Claims

A fresh read on the labor market. Rising claims point to cooling conditions, while stable data supports continued strength in employment.

🐈 Friday

● March Jobs Report

The main macro release of the week. This will confirm whether the labor market is weakening or still holding. It directly impacts Fed expectations and market direction.

Main focus
Friday’s jobs report and Iran headlines, with oil driving the macro backdrop.


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