News Archive

March 22, 2026Connected

11 storiesLast updated: 9:32:48 AM

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Hawkish Fed Drive U.S. Stocks to Fourth Weekly Loss

Key Facts

•U.S. equity markets fell for a fourth straight week as interest rates hit eight-month highs.
•A continued standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint, amid the Iran conflict.
•The Federal Reserve delivered a 'hawkish hold,' leading traders to price in rate hikes by year-end.

Impact:

8/10

SPY USO TLT DXY XAU/USD

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

Resolv Labs USR Stablecoin Collapses 74% Following Revised $25 Million Exploit

Key Facts

•An attacker minted $80 million worth of USR tokens using only $200,000.
•The USR stablecoin depegged by 74% following the exploit.
•The exploit targeted the minting contract of the Resolv Labs protocol.

Impact:

7/10

USR

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

HYBE Shares Plunge 15% as BTS Comeback Attendance Disappoints Investors

Key Facts

•BTS released its fifth album 'ARIRANG,' which sold nearly 4 million copies on its first day.
•The group began a comeback tour after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

Impact:

7/10

352820.KS KRW/USD

7 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Iranian Extortion Reports Shape Global Market Outlook

Key Facts

•Admiral Cooper stated that Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is degraded.
•There are reports that Iran is 'selling safe passage' for ships for approximately $2 million per vessel.
•Expectations for a market rebound ('green dots') on Monday after most assets except energy fell on Friday.

Impact:

6/10

WTI Brent SPY QQQ

7 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutralUpdated

Hyun Song Shin Nominated as Bank of Korea Governor, Steps Down from BIS

Key Facts

•Hyun Song Shin, a senior official at the BIS, has been nominated as the Governor of the Bank of Korea.
•Shin will step back from his duties at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) with immediate effect following the nomination.
•Frank Smets will serve as Acting Head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the BIS in the interim.

Impact:

6/10

KRW/USD KOSPI

7 months ago

March 22, 2026Connected

11 storiesLast updated: 9:32:48 AM

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Hawkish Fed Drive U.S. Stocks to Fourth Weekly Loss

Key Facts

•U.S. equity markets fell for a fourth straight week as interest rates hit eight-month highs.
•A continued standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint, amid the Iran conflict.
•The Federal Reserve delivered a 'hawkish hold,' leading traders to price in rate hikes by year-end.

Impact:

8/10

SPY USO TLT DXY XAU/USD

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

Resolv Labs USR Stablecoin Collapses 74% Following Revised $25 Million Exploit

Key Facts

•An attacker minted $80 million worth of USR tokens using only $200,000.
•The USR stablecoin depegged by 74% following the exploit.
•The exploit targeted the minting contract of the Resolv Labs protocol.

Impact:

7/10

USR

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

HYBE Shares Plunge 15% as BTS Comeback Attendance Disappoints Investors

Key Facts

•BTS released its fifth album 'ARIRANG,' which sold nearly 4 million copies on its first day.
•The group began a comeback tour after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

Impact:

7/10

352820.KS KRW/USD

7 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Iranian Extortion Reports Shape Global Market Outlook

Key Facts

•Admiral Cooper stated that Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is degraded.
•There are reports that Iran is 'selling safe passage' for ships for approximately $2 million per vessel.
•Expectations for a market rebound ('green dots') on Monday after most assets except energy fell on Friday.

Impact:

6/10

WTI Brent SPY QQQ

7 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutralUpdated

Hyun Song Shin Nominated as Bank of Korea Governor, Steps Down from BIS

Key Facts

•Hyun Song Shin, a senior official at the BIS, has been nominated as the Governor of the Bank of Korea.
•Shin will step back from his duties at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) with immediate effect following the nomination.
•Frank Smets will serve as Acting Head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the BIS in the interim.

Impact:

6/10

KRW/USD KOSPI

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Tech Giants to Headline CERAWeek 2026 to Discuss AI and Energy Convergence

Key Facts

•Leaders from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are participating in the CERAWeek 2026 energy conference.
•The programming focuses on AI, data centers, chip design, and robotics within the context of the energy sector.
•The conference is held in Houston from March 23-27, 2026, under the theme of Convergence and Competition.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA MSFT AMZN GOOGL AMD+3

7 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

US Intervenes in Maritime Insurance with $20 Billion Facility Amid Gulf Tensions

Key Facts

•Maritime war-risk premiums in the Gulf surged by over 1000% due to the U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict.
•The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced a maritime reinsurance facility covering up to $20 billion in losses.
•Chubb was named as the lead insurance partner in this government initiative to cover risks private markets are unwilling to bear.

Impact:

6/10

CB USO XLE ZIM BDI

7 months ago

News Archive

Macro Economy

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Hawkish Fed Drive U.S. Stocks to Fourth Weekly Loss

Key Facts

Crypto

Resolv Labs USR Stablecoin Collapses 74% Following Revised $25 Million Exploit

Key Facts

Stocks

HYBE Shares Plunge 15% as BTS Comeback Attendance Disappoints Investors

Key Facts

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Iranian Extortion Reports Shape Global Market Outlook

Key Facts

Central Banks

Hyun Song Shin Nominated as Bank of Korea Governor, Steps Down from BIS

Key Facts

Macro Economy

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Hawkish Fed Drive U.S. Stocks to Fourth Weekly Loss

Key Facts

Crypto

Resolv Labs USR Stablecoin Collapses 74% Following Revised $25 Million Exploit

Key Facts

Stocks

HYBE Shares Plunge 15% as BTS Comeback Attendance Disappoints Investors

Key Facts

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Iranian Extortion Reports Shape Global Market Outlook

Key Facts

Central Banks

Hyun Song Shin Nominated as Bank of Korea Governor, Steps Down from BIS

Key Facts

Strategy Unveils New STRC Funding Model Amid Analyst Warnings Over Hidden Risks

Key Facts

Kyivstar Downgraded to 'Sell' as War Pressures Profit Margins

Key Facts

LG Display Starts Mass Production of World's First 1-120Hz Laptop Panels

Key Facts

Tech Giants to Headline CERAWeek 2026 to Discuss AI and Energy Convergence

Key Facts

Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Rural Delivery Network in the U.S.

Key Facts

US Intervenes in Maritime Insurance with $20 Billion Facility Amid Gulf Tensions

Key Facts