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March 17, 2026Connected

12 storiesLast updated: 4:17:02 AM

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

US Gas Prices Surge Record 25% as Geopolitical Tensions Roil Energy Markets

Key Facts

•The US national average gas price has surged nearly 25% this month, on track for the largest monthly increase on record.
•Brent crude is trading near $102 a barrel and WTI around $95.
•JPMorgan warned that policy measures will have limited impact unless safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is assured.

Impact:

8/10

WTI Brent RBOB Gasoline XLE SPY

about 2 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullish

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.10% Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Key Facts

•The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10%.
•Inflation picked up materially in the second half of 2025 despite falling from its 2022 peak.
•The RBA noted that greater capacity pressures contributed to the increase in inflation.

Impact:

8/10

AUD/USD AUD/JPY AUD/NZD

18 minutes ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

Trump Demands Recognition for US Maritime Protection as European Allies Signal Caution

Key Facts

•Trump stated that China, Japan, and Korea should thank the US for military strikes aimed at protecting vessels.
•The President mentioned that numerous nations have vowed to help protect commercial vessels.
•The UK and Germany have refused to be drawn into a wider conflict.

Impact:

7/10

BRENT WTI XAU/USD USD/JPY

about 2 hours ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bitcoin Surges Past $76,000 as Bullish Momentum Triggers Further Gains

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price surged past the $75,000 mark.
•The unwinding of short positions in the derivatives market was a primary driver of the rally.
•The CoinDesk 20 Index, covering the broader crypto market, rose by 5%.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD CoinDesk 20 Index

about 1 hour ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Zeta Global Q4 Revenue Surges 25% Amid Successful Marigold Integration

Key Facts

•Zeta Global reported Q4 2025 revenue of $394.6M, a 25% year-over-year increase.
•Adjusted EBITDA grew by 22% to reach $81.3M.
•Net Revenue Retention (NRR) hit a record 120%, with super-scaled customers driving nearly 90% of revenue.

Impact:

7/10

ZETA

about 3 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

US Water Infrastructure Under Pressure from Aging Pipes and Data Center Demand

Key Facts

•An estimated 6.75 billion gallons of treated drinking water are lost daily due to leaks in aging US pipes.
•Data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day, equivalent to the usage of a town with 10,000 to 50,000 people.
•Nearly 30 million Americans live in areas with high water stress according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Impact:

6/10

PHO AWK XLU FIW WTRG+1

about 2 hours ago

March 17, 2026Connected

12 storiesLast updated: 4:17:02 AM

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

US Gas Prices Surge Record 25% as Geopolitical Tensions Roil Energy Markets

Key Facts

•The US national average gas price has surged nearly 25% this month, on track for the largest monthly increase on record.
•Brent crude is trading near $102 a barrel and WTI around $95.
•JPMorgan warned that policy measures will have limited impact unless safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is assured.

Impact:

8/10

WTI Brent RBOB Gasoline XLE SPY

about 2 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullish

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.10% Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Key Facts

•The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10%.
•Inflation picked up materially in the second half of 2025 despite falling from its 2022 peak.
•The RBA noted that greater capacity pressures contributed to the increase in inflation.

Impact:

8/10

AUD/USD AUD/JPY AUD/NZD

18 minutes ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

Trump Demands Recognition for US Maritime Protection as European Allies Signal Caution

Key Facts

•Trump stated that China, Japan, and Korea should thank the US for military strikes aimed at protecting vessels.
•The President mentioned that numerous nations have vowed to help protect commercial vessels.
•The UK and Germany have refused to be drawn into a wider conflict.

Impact:

7/10

BRENT WTI XAU/USD USD/JPY

about 2 hours ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bitcoin Surges Past $76,000 as Bullish Momentum Triggers Further Gains

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price surged past the $75,000 mark.
•The unwinding of short positions in the derivatives market was a primary driver of the rally.
•The CoinDesk 20 Index, covering the broader crypto market, rose by 5%.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD CoinDesk 20 Index

about 1 hour ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Zeta Global Q4 Revenue Surges 25% Amid Successful Marigold Integration

Key Facts

•Zeta Global reported Q4 2025 revenue of $394.6M, a 25% year-over-year increase.
•Adjusted EBITDA grew by 22% to reach $81.3M.
•Net Revenue Retention (NRR) hit a record 120%, with super-scaled customers driving nearly 90% of revenue.

Impact:

7/10

ZETA

about 3 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

US Water Infrastructure Under Pressure from Aging Pipes and Data Center Demand

Key Facts

•An estimated 6.75 billion gallons of treated drinking water are lost daily due to leaks in aging US pipes.
•Data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day, equivalent to the usage of a town with 10,000 to 50,000 people.
•Nearly 30 million Americans live in areas with high water stress according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Impact:

6/10

PHO AWK XLU FIW WTRG+1

about 2 hours ago

GeopoliticsMixed

Tourists Pivot from Dubai to Spain Amid Iran Conflict and Flight Disruptions

Key Facts

•Easter holidaymakers are switching their destinations from Dubai to Spain as flights reach capacity.
•War in Iran has caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and the UAE.

Impact:

7/10

XTI/USD IAG.L EUR/USD

about 4 hours ago

GeopoliticsBearish

Al-Aqsa Mosque Closure Sparks Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty

Key Facts

•Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond, citing the security situation.
•This is the first Ramadan since 1967 that Palestinians have been unable to perform Friday prayers at the mosque.
•Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned the 'unjustified' closure, stating Israel has no sovereignty over the site.

Impact:

6/10

XAU/USD Brent Crude USD/ILS

18 minutes ago

StocksBullish

Red Cat Holdings Hits All-Time Highs Ahead of Q4 Earnings and 2026 Growth Outlook

Key Facts

•Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is approaching its Q4'25 earnings while trading at all-time highs.
•2026 is positioned as a pivotal year for revenue growth, driven by potential Pentagon contracts.
•Management has promised aggressive growth but has yet to provide concrete financial guidance.

Impact:

6/10

RCAT

about 2 hours ago

StocksBearish

Microvast Shares Under Pressure After Disappointing Q4 Results and Weak 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Microvast reported Q4 2025 sales significantly below market expectations.
•The company's backlog declined to a new multi-year low.
•Profitability was severely impacted by sizeable impairment charges.

Impact:

6/10

MVST

33 minutes ago

StocksBullish

Skild AI Partners with NVIDIA and ABB to Revolutionize Robotics Intelligence

Key Facts

•Skild AI announced partnerships with ABB Robotics and Universal Robots to deploy a generalized AI brain for robots.
•The initiative involves collaboration with NVIDIA to scale robot intelligence across various industries.
•The technology aims to enable robots to operate without the need for task-by-task reprogramming.

Impact:

6/10

ABB TER NVDA

about 1 hour ago

Macro EconomyBearish

Elon Musk's xAI Faces Lawsuit Over Grok-Generated Deepfake Images

Key Facts

•Teens have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the Grok chatbot created fake sexualized images of them.
•Experts state that the AI tool has generated millions of fake sexualized images.

Impact:

6/10

TSLA

about 3 hours ago