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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said U.S. conflicts with Iran highlight the justification for Pyongyang's continued nuclear weapons development, state media reports. mt в max

U.S. considering talks with Iran; Pentagon plans to deploy 3,000 troops to Middle East. Axios reports Iran views Trump's negotiation proposal as a ploy. Full report available at mt in max.

Analysts maintain bullish outlooks on gold despite recent decline in precious metals markets, CNBC reports. Market observers see the downturn as temporary rather than indicative of a fundamental shift, citing ongoing geopolitical risks, sustained central bank demand, and possible U.S. dollar weakening as factors supporting long-term price prospects. mt in max

Russian oil revenues reach highest level in four years, reports BBG. ESPO crude at Kozmino exceeds $100/bbl, according to Kommersant. mt in max

The U.S. has notably ramped up LNG exports to Asia, reducing supply to Europe, according to Bloomberg. mt in max

Asian stocks rebound; Nikkei climbs 2% amid optimism ahead of Middle East peace talks. mt в max

EU and Australia sign trade agreement to mitigate US-related risks, CNBC reports. Further details available here.

Australia February consumer inflation steady at 0.0%; below forecasts. Year-on-year inflation at 3.7%, slightly down from expectations.

Iran calls for Middle Eastern security alliance excluding US, Israel, says Iranian Army's General Staff, TASS reports. mt в max

Iran remains skeptical of former President Trump's offers for negotiations, perceiving them as potential deception based on previous incidents, Axios reports. mt in max

United States submits 15-point plan to Iran aimed at resolving Middle East conflict, NYT reports. The proposal could significantly impact regional geopolitics. For more insights, visit max.ru/markettwits.

Oil remains skeptical of Trump, monitoring shows. Traders continue to consider the impact of U.S. troop movements toward Iran. mt in max

The value of #COIN declined 10%, while #CRCL fell 20%.

The Trump administration continues to explore options to resume nuclear weapons testing in the United States, according to State Department official Dinaanno.

Miles Franklin Precious Metals CEO allocates 10% of personal capital to XRP, citing high-risk, high-reward potential; views XRP as a play on institutional and banking adoption of Ripple’s payment systems. Franklin Templeton reports increasing demand for XRP among institutional investors, perceiving it as a necessity rather than speculative asset. mt в max

Richmond Manufacturing Index for March comes in at 0, vs. expectations of -8 and prior reading of -10.

Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that since 2022, Russia has successfully unblocked investor assets totaling 5 trillion rubles. mt in max

EU not imposing Russian oil ban on April 15; EU Commission spokesperson says no new date announced for full phase-out plan, postponed presentation of proposed ban, no schedule set, RTRS reports. More details.

BELARUSIAN PRESIDENT LUKEASHENKO TO VISIT NORTH KOREA MARCH 25-26, SOURCE SAYS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE mt в max.

Reports suggest the Middle East is approaching a volatile phase, with analysts forecasting a possible all-out conflict. More details available here.

China has no intention of participating in nuclear weapon talks between Russia and the United States, Chinese ambassador states, according to Izvestia. mt в max

Japan February consumer inflation dips; MoM at -0.2%, below forecasts of +0.2%, previous -0.2%. YoY at +1.3%, in line with forecasts, down from +1.5%. Core CPI up +1.6% YoY, below expected +1.8%, down from +2%.

_US Dollar trading at 6.89 against Chinese Yuan; 82.30 against Russian Ruble, Forex rates show._

Pakistan reportedly serving as a key intermediary in US-Iran talks, FT reports. . Additional details available at .

Trump-Xi summit postponed until end of Iranian conflict; U.S. officials say no new dates set until Iran war concludes, POLITICO reports.

Rosseti Raises 2026 Investment Program by 18.2% to 857 Billion Rubles, CEO Reports via TASS

Global LNG exports decline to six-month low as Middle East tensions persist, according to Kpler data. On March 19, Qatar Energy announced that the country, the world’s leading LNG exporter, is expected to lose approximately 17% of its export capacity over the next three to five years due to infrastructure damage caused by Iranian strikes. By March 22, the Financial Times highlighted potential gas supply disruptions amid decreasing Gulf LNG shipments and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts caution of an escalating energy shortage projected to impact oil, gas, and LNG markets by early April. mt in max

Goldman Sachs Characterizes Current Oil Market as "Biggest Supply Shock in History," Following March 18 Announcement by Alexander Novak of World's Most Significant Energy Crisis in Four Decades; Details in report.

The positive correlation between the "Magnificent Seven" stocks and the S&P 500 index has again diminished, reports Bloomberg. Further details available at mt в max.

More than 40 energy facilities across nine Middle Eastern countries have sustained significant or very significant damage amid ongoing regional military conflict, potentially prolonging disruptions to global oil supply even after hostilities cease, according to the International Energy Agency.

Global investors pulled a record $4.5 billion from gold funds last week, the largest outflow in six months and nearly five times the previous week's withdrawals, amid fears of tightening monetary policies due to inflation concerns driven by rising energy costs, according to BofA/EPFR. More details.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, state media reports. mt in max

U.S., Israel strikes failed to provoke expected uprising in Iran, NYT reports; IRGC official Ebrahim Zolfaghari mocks Trump on TV, saying, "Hey, Trump, you're fired! You know that phrase. Thank you for your attention to this matter." mt in max

SpaceX plans to establish cities on the Moon and Mars, with intentions to send spacecraft to other star systems, Elon Musk said. For more details, visit mt в max.

European Central Bank raises inflation forecasts amid surging energy prices; traders fully priced in three rate hikes this year, Bloomberg reports. No expectations for ECB rate hikes in 2026 prior to Operation Trump's "Epic Fury."

Google searches for "mortgage assistance" in the United States hit record highs, surpassing levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Searches for "can't sell my house" also reached unprecedented levels. More details available at mt at max.

Witkoff reports progress following two-day discussions with Ukrainian delegation, according to sources. More details available at mt in max.

Gas supplies from Gulf countries nearing depletion amid upcoming LNG shipment reductions, FT reports. Analysts caution that global energy markets, including oil and LNG, may experience significant deficits as early as April. More details available at maximum.ru.

Iran becomes first Middle Eastern country to publicly embarrass U.S., surpassing Ukraine in humiliation. Trump marks first U.S. president to be defeated by Iran ten times. mt in max

Former President Trump claims that following his tenth victory over Iran, the Democratic Party now represents the United States’ “biggest enemy,” according to a statement. The probability of Trump facing impeachment before the end of his current term has increased to 72%, according to the Kalshi platform, based on data from Max in Max.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard warns of complete Strait blockage in response to US threats; states energy facilities must be fully restored. Also threatens targeting power stations in US base countries and destruction of energy firms with American ties.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said there was a meeting with the American side today, emphasizing the importance of ongoing diplomacy in efforts to end the war, which benefits no one. Discussions will continue tomorrow. More on this.

Russian authorities unlikely to fully block Telegram soon, but restrictions persist amid ongoing non-compliance with Russian law, reports indicate. mt в max

The International Energy Agency recommends reducing highway speeds, encouraging carpooling, and promoting remote work to address rising oil prices and potential fuel shortages amid Middle East conflict.

U.S. stocks decline sharply as WSJ, Axios, and CBS report that the U.S. is preparing for a ground invasion of Iran. Iran warns that oil could reach $200 per barrel, with analysts warning of a potential global recession at that level. The Trump administration signals plans to use military action to quickly control Iran's oil exports and reduce prices.

Kirill Dmitriev dismisses Politico report as fake, denying he relayed Russian proposal to U.S. to halt intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for ending aid to Ukraine.

The European Union may postpone plans to stop Russian oil imports amid ongoing Iran conflict, Bloomberg reports. The European Commission is scheduled to review legislation on April 15 concerning the discontinuation of Russian oil supplies. mt in max

Analysts predict that if the Middle East conflict concludes promptly, oil prices are expected to decline swiftly. Conversely, prolonged conflict is likely to delay a decrease in prices. For more details, visit mt in max.

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent have reported a combined $66 billion loss amid uncertain monetization strategies for artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reports. Details here.