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News Nov 3, 2026

Are Prediction Markets Accurate? Midterms Test the Odds

Are prediction markets accurate? Large samples can be well calibrated, meaning events priced near 70% occur about seven times out of ten. A single contract can still be wrong or

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Oil Apr 20, 2026

Oil Prices and Stock Futures: Monday Levels to Watch After Strait Seizure

Oil prices and stock futures are back at the center of the Monday open. As of about 8:10 a.

Stocks Apr 19, 2026

Stocks, Futures, Crypto Week Ahead: Retail Sales, Tesla and Hormuz Risk

As traders head into the April 20 to April 24 window, the cleanest frame is not one single release. It

Oil Apr 19, 2026

Trump Says US Seized Iranian Ship: Hormuz Risk Watch

Trump said the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, adding a fresh maritime escalation risk before Monday trading.

Crypto Apr 19, 2026

Bitcoin Monday Setup: Short Rebuild Risk After Iran Talks Stall

After Friday's $593 million crypto short squeeze faded and Iran pushed back on new talks, bitcoin traders head into Monday watching whether shorts rebuild.

Stocks Apr 19, 2026

US Stocks Breadth Test: Tech and Small Caps Enter Earnings Week at Records

Reuters, CNBC and Bloomberg all point to the same setup: US stocks are entering a heavy earnings week at record highs, with tech leadership back and breadth finally improving.

Oil Apr 19, 2026

Hormuz Traffic and Ceasefire Talks: Sunday Market Open Setup

Iran says talks are continuing, but Hormuz traffic remains tightly controlled, leaving oil, futures and risk assets facing a fragile Sunday open.

Crypto Apr 18, 2026

Kelp DAO Exploit Hits Aave and DeFi Markets

As of about 9:00 p.m. UTC on Saturday, April 18, the clearest fresh crypto catalyst is no longer

Crypto Apr 18, 2026

Bitcoin Risk Map: Key Scenarios for the Next 24 Hours

As of about 8:10 p.m. UTC on Saturday, April 18, this bitcoin risk map is not about a

Stocks Apr 18, 2026

US Stocks Risk Map: What Traders Should Watch Next Session

The S&P 500 closed at a record, but Berkshire lag, softer consumer signals and a heavy earnings week make the next stock session more selective.

Oil Apr 18, 2026

Weekend Market Open Risk Map: Hormuz, Oil and Futures

Reuters, AP and CNBC flipped the Hormuz story again on Saturday, leaving traders to reassess Friday's oil, stock and rates relief into the next reopen.

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