Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Plumbing Notes: Nothing Ever Happens
Money‑market volatility has markedly subsided, pushing overnight repo rates to near‑record lows and stabilising the SOFR‑FF basis. Higher inter‑bank volumes are keeping the basis narrow while swap spreads have widened, signalling easier funding conditions. The Federal Reserve’s aggressive volatility suppression and the end of quantitative tightening have reshaped funding dynamics, benefitting monetary policymakers but curbing opportunities for STIR traders. Anticipated looser bank‑regulation proposals by the end of Q1 could further influence market liquidity.
By Conks – global monetary mechanics
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Mortgage REIT And BDC Ratings - Edition 128
The REIT Forum released Mortgage REIT and BDC Ratings Edition 128, continuing its weekly analytical series on mortgage real‑estate investment trusts and business development companies. The edition follows a consistent format seen in prior issues (editions 123‑126) and provides updated...
By The REIT Forum
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Success Hinges on Cash, Growth, and Capital Returns
What do the most successful companies have in common? They all excel in these three critical areas 1️⃣ Strong, predictable cash generation 2️⃣ Attractive growth opportunities 3️⃣ High returns on capital
By Mike the Value Investor
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Risk of Unknown Unknowns for Global Markets Amid War in Iran
The recent escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran highlights the market challenge of "unknown unknowns"—risks that defy traditional modeling. While investors have tools to hedge known shocks, the lack of definable parameters forces regulators to prioritize liquidity and...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Invest $145 Weekly, Retire with $1.4 M
The Roth IRA limit is $7,500 for 2026. That's $145/week. If you invest $145/week in an S&P 500 index fund for 30 years, you'll spend $225,000 of your own money. But at retirement you should have $1.4 million. That’s the power of compound interest.
By Andrew Lokenauth (The Finance Newsletter)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Free Cash Flow Conversion Reveals True Economic Profit
"Free cash flow conversion separates accounting profits from economic profits." Most profits are fiction. Cash is truth. 💸 Free cash flow conversion separates accounting profits from real economic value — and serious investors know the difference.
By Mike the Value Investor
News•Mar 1, 2026
Bettors Profit Hugely From Suspiciously Timed Wagers on Iran War
Bettors on the prediction platform Polymarket earned roughly $1 million by wagering that the United States would strike Iran on February 28, 2026, the same day President Donald Trump announced the attack. Bloomberg identified six newly created accounts that bought shares at...
By Asia Times – Defense
Podcast•Mar 1, 2026•0 min
The AI Trade Is Global: Derek Yan on Dollar Weakness, EM Tech, and Hidden Concentration Risk
In this episode, host Melanie Schaefer and CraneShares senior investment strategist Derek Yan discuss how the concentration of U.S. mega‑cap stocks is driving investors to seek diversification in emerging markets (EM), especially as the dollar shows signs of weakening. Yan...
By The Lead‑Lag Report – Blog
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Crisis Mode Returns: US‑Israel Strikes Ignite Market Volatility
Markets are back in crisis mode with the US–Israel strikes on Iran dominating headlines: global risk assets are reacting, oil prices are spiking, and S&P volatility is alive. Join us LIVE at 6pm EST as we break down how ES futures...
By Brent Kochuba
News•Mar 1, 2026
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
By Splash 247
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Iran's Inaccurate Missiles Threaten Jerusalem's Sacred Sites
The Islamic Regime in Iran is recklessly firing missiles/drones at Jerusalem, despite well documented accuracy limitations in parts of its ballistic missile arsenal. Jerusalem is home to more than 1 million people and contains sacred sites of three religions: the...
By John Spencer
Social•Mar 1, 2026
AI Finds Coupons, Saves $100 in Minutes
Was buying a small grill for outside. Used AI and said “find me coupons for this brand” It found a “BLACKDOGBBQ20” coupon code for 20% off Easy $100 in savings for 5 minutes of effort Use AI to search coupons whenever you are buying...
By The Money Cruncher
News•Mar 1, 2026
India Set to Revive 1984 Water Project After Revoking Pact with Pakistan
India is set to restart the 1984 Jhelum River water‑management project in Kashmir, marking the first unilateral water‑flow decision since it suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan nine months ago. The revival follows a brief armed clash between the...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan Shipping Group Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to Energy, Other Traffic
Japan’s largest maritime shipping conglomerate announced that the Iranian Navy has officially barred all vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The ban specifically targets energy cargoes, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, effectively shutting the narrow waterway to...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan's Hospitals Expand Foreign Patient Care
Japan’s healthcare system is rapidly expanding multilingual services as inbound tourism surges, with 2,500 hospitals and clinics now listed as foreign‑patient friendly—a 1.6‑fold rise over six years. The Hakuba International Clinic exemplifies the trend, handling 40‑50 walk‑ins daily, 80% of...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Braces for Risky Transition as Khamenei's Death Leaves Power Vacuum
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died, leaving Iran without a clear successor. An interim leadership council has been appointed, but the process for selecting a new supreme leader remains opaque. The power vacuum raises concerns over potential hard‑line crackdowns on...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Failed Signals Reveal Profitable Entry Points
🚨 I stopped losing money when I learned this one concept: Failed signals are the BEST signals. 🔄 Buy signal dies? Wait for the candle to close through the low. Go short. 📉 Sell signal dies? Wait for the candle to close through...
By Boris Schlossberg
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Latam Liftoff Peels Second-Tier Layers
Latin America’s MSCI index surged 20% in the first two months of the year, lifting the region’s weight in the global benchmark from 5% to roughly 15%, a level not seen since the early 2000s. The original “Big 3” markets—Argentina, Brazil...
By Kleiman International
News•Mar 1, 2026
Stocks Tumble, Dollar and Oil Rise on Iran Crisis: Markets Wrap
Global equities fell sharply on March 1 as the Iran crisis escalated, with Asian shares dropping 1.6% and U.S. and European futures slipping over 1% and 1.7% respectively. The heightened geopolitical risk pushed investors toward safe‑haven assets, lifting the U.S....
By Bloomberg – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
Charai in The National Interest: How the US Can Sustain Deterrence After Khamenei
The Atlantic Council essay by Ahmed Charai examines how the United States can preserve a credible deterrence posture in the Middle East after the eventual death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Charai argues that Washington must blend conventional force,...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Mar 1, 2026
Hungary's Edortech Unveils Patented Tin-Anode Technology that Could Transform Global Battery Production
Hungarian startup Edortech announced its patented tin‑anode system, ONLi, ready for scale‑up after a decade of research. Independent audits show the anode can deliver up to 70 % higher energy density and 1.8 times the capacity of conventional graphite or Si‑C anodes...
By bne IntelliNews
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Built $500K Portfolio by Age 36
I'm 36 with $500K invested. Most of this happened in the last 8 years. Here's how:
By Prisca (Money Coach)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Serbian Embassy in Tehran Damaged in Airstrikes, Staff Relocating to Baku
The Serbian embassy in Tehran was damaged during Iranian airstrikes on March 1, though no staff were injured. A nearby military base was also hit, prompting the embassy team to relocate to Baku under standard diplomatic protocols. President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed...
By bne IntelliNews
Social•Mar 1, 2026
SOFI's Explosive Growth Undermined by Inflation Fears
$SOFI - Lending Revenue $267M ➡️ $1.85B - Tech Platform $0 ➡️ $450M - Financial Services $1M ➡️ $1.54B - Members 652K ➡️ 13.65M - Lending Originations $11.7B ➡️ $36.4B But sure, sell the stock because inflation is a bit higher, or you don't like the...
By Global Equity Briefing
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Lease Incentives Impact Yield and Refinancing Strategy
Retail landlords: TI vs. Free Rent isn’t just negotiation — it’s balance sheet strategy. TI = upfront capital out. Free rent = delayed income. Both reduce effective yield. But they affect refinancing and liquidity differently. In today’s lending environment, structure matters more than optics. If you’re...
By Sumanjeet Singh
News•Mar 1, 2026
West Asia Tensions May Squeeze Margins in Energy-Intensive Sectors
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are prompting concerns about rising energy costs for Indian firms, especially those in energy‑intensive sectors. While the overall share of power and fuel expenses in corporate cost structures has softened to about 4.3% in...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Crude Jumps 8% As
Not a terribly surprising open. Crude up 8%. SPooz off 1% and USTs up solidly bid but selling into best levels.
By Ed Bradford
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Tight Bollinger Bands Signal Potential Upside Volatility
Futures open down only 1% for the S&P 500. Bollinger Bands are about as tight as they've been in years. The spring is coiling. How many think it'll be volatility to the upside? https://t.co/QMWz06txWk
By Ryan Detrick
News•Mar 1, 2026
Calamos Market Neutral Income Strategy Q4 2025 Commentary
Calamos Market Neutral Income Strategy posted a 1.53% net return in Q4 2025, beating the Bloomberg US Government/Credit Bond Index’s 0.90% gain. The fund’s performance was driven by a strong hedged‑equity book and continued arbitrage activity, even as SPAC arbitrage...
By Seeking Alpha — Site feed
Social•Mar 1, 2026
S&P 500 Near 100‑Day MA, Futures Slip 1%
S&P 500 had been holding the 100-day moving average. That level 6831 now. Futures down 1% at 6815. Let’s see if we get a close below there. https://t.co/rCkhL5PUZi
By Jay Woods
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Oil Prices Surge: Brent Up 9%, WTI Up 8%
Brent crude oil +9% to $79 WTI crude oil +8% to $72 RBOB gasoline futures +5% to $2.42 https://t.co/Z7uoT3rHYZ
By Mike Zaccardi
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Jobs Report Collides With Iran War In Pivotal Week
U.S. nonfarm payrolls for February posted a solid gain of 210,000 jobs, nudging the unemployment rate down to 3.6%. The report arrived amid heightened geopolitical tension following the weekend assassination that sparked an Iran‑Israel conflict. Investors grappled with strong labor...
By Heisenberg Report
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Nearly One‑Fifth of California Property Transfers Are Inherited
Wild stat: “~18% of all property transfers in California last year were made through inheritance.” https://t.co/LPI84VU4Uh https://t.co/oHzRbjVzOn
By Rick Palacios Jr.
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Aussie 10s
Aussie 10s have on average traded 67bps cheap to UST 10s over the past few weeks. Currently trading 4.58 which suggest UST 10s should open around 3.91, 3 bps richer (that's like 6-7 ticks)
By Ed Bradford
News•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Conflict Threatens India’s $4.5 Billion Electronics Exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz Route Disruptions
India’s electronics and tech exports to the Gulf, valued at $4.5 billion in FY26, face disruption as the Iran‑Israel conflict restricts airspace and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, the second‑largest buyer, accounted for $4.1 billion of those shipments,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Asia Signals Risk Aversion; Oil and Gold Poised Higher
Early market signals Monday in Asia: risk aversion & flight to safe havens, stocks set to open down. Oil and gold come online in 20 minutes, both will see substantial upside. Update then https://t.co/IwRjfptbHJ
By David Ingles
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Oil Prices Set to Drop, Fueling Roaring 2020s
YARDENI: “.. in our short-war scenario, oil prices should fall in the coming weeks after a ceasefire .. boosting US consumer spending and benefiting global economies .. The weekend’s Middle East developments make us even more confident in our Roaring...
By Carl Quintanilla
News•Mar 1, 2026
New Study Finds 6 Types of ‘Discouraged’ Workers in Australia – and Why They Stop Job-Hunting
A new Australian study using HILDA survey data and latent class analysis identified six distinct profiles of discouraged workers – people who want a job but have stopped looking. The groups range from young, low‑educated men to older, well‑educated women...
By The Conversation – Business + Economy (US)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Estimated $18/Bbl Risk Premium for March 1 Oil Opening
GS: Taking Into Account Estimated Weekend Market Pricing, We Estimate a Risk Premium of Around $18/bbl on the March 1st Oil Market Open https://t.co/vtpc8AfijE
By Mike Zaccardi
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Modest Payroll Gains, Slight Un
NFP, Retail Sales Fri GS thinks +45k headline payrolls, +45k private, UR ticks up to 4.4% +0.5% Jan core Retail Sales https://t.co/EbcNES5A55
By Mike Zaccardi
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Texas, Florida, California Lead; Who Ranks Fourth?
The biggest three states for existing home sales are 1. Texas 2. Florida 3. California Who is #4?
By Mike Simonsen
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Leverage Drives Carry Trade; Watch Yen in Market Shocks
The carry trade has everything to do with leverage. And I encourage you to study Yen behavior during US stock market tail events.
By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Geopolitical Tensions Push USD, Gold, and Oil Higher
The old geopolitical playbook (USD up, gold up, oil up, bond yields down, stocks down) is on for now.
By Ashraf Laidi
Social•Mar 1, 2026
US Housing Market Splits Amid Ongoing Weather Impacts
Another shocking example of the divided US housing market. I believe a lot of this is still showing weather effects from early in the month. But still... https://t.co/Ze7mUcxJS4
By Mike Simonsen
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Foreign Investors Pour $1.55 Trillion Into USD, Defying “Sell America” Myths
Foreign investors poured a net $1.55 TRILLION into USD assets last year, up 31.4% from 2024. The oft repeated “Sell America” and “End of King Dollar” narratives don’t align with the facts. Hanke's 95% Rule: 95% of what you read in the...
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Commodities Surge, Euro Slides: Brace for Volatile Open
IG pricing US Crude up around $10 to $77.26 Gold up around $111 to $5,385 EURUSD down 64 pips to 1.1751 Strap in. This is going to be a wild open.
By Tom Dante
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Nasdaq Ex‑Tech Hits Record Highs Across All Timeframes
I know the Nasdaq with no Tech is like having Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger (Daaamn). But the Nasdaq Ex-Tech just closed at new all-time high on a daily, weekly and monthly closing basis. https://t.co/3ASLrrLbLk
By J.C. Parets, CMT
Social•Mar 1, 2026
CBA Flags AI‑generated Loan Fraud, Alerts Authorities
Leaving this here “It comes as CBA..grapples w/the onset of AI technologies. The bank in the midst of rolling out AI systems across its business banking, communications & fraud-detection operations. In March 2025, CBA invested in AI firm Anthropicto drive...
By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Social•Mar 1, 2026
New Chart Sets Market Direction for Coming Months
Chart of the week More important than Gold or Crude Oil More important than Iran or any other "Trumped-up" event This chart will set the tone for financial markets for months to come https://t.co/pw41RjkqT7
By Peter Brandt
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Tel Aviv Index Rallies: 11‑Month Streak After Historic Dip
That’s 11 straight up months for Israel’s Tel Aviv 125 Index, and 19 of the last 20. The October 2023 capitulation turned out to be one of the greatest buying opportunities in stock market history. https://t.co/S7CKED4mYT
By J.C. Parets, CMT