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How war moves money.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Russia–Ukraine

Russia's drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping center kills 15 and wounds 130, then a second wave hits the rescuers.

The escalation of the conflict and potential impact on oil trade may have implications for global energy markets, but no specific information is available in the provided news items.

What the bettors say

The lineYesvs yesterday
Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? 20.5% ▼ -1.5
Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 35.0%
Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? 15.5% ▲ +1.0
Russia-Ukraine peace talks by December 31, 2026? 52.0% ▲ +1.0
Volodymyr Zelenskyy departure announced? — Before Oct 1, 2026 2.0% new

Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran

Iran's new security chief warns neighboring countries that joining the US economic war will be considered 'enemies'.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East and the threat of a Hormuz crisis could have significant implications for global oil prices and energy markets.

What the bettors say

The lineYesvs yesterday
US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 36.0% ▼ -1.0
Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through August 31? 96.8% ▲ +1.3
Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 4.0%
Israel withdraws from Lebanon by August 31, 2026? 0.4% ▼ -0.1
Which countries will normalize relations with Israel before 2027? — Djibouti 10.0%

War on the tape

Real prices, close of last session.

SPY · S&P 500
$765.64
+0.4% today · -1.37% / 5d
The whole US market — does the war move it at all?
ITA · Defense ETF
$237.38
-0.04% today · -6.27% / 5d
Basket of US defense contractors.
LMT · Lockheed
$563.65
-1.39% today · -7.37% / 5d
Missiles, F-35s, air defense.
RTX · RTX
$209.88
-1.2% today · -5.87% / 5d
Patriot batteries and interceptors.
GLD · Gold
$423.37
+1.95% today · +5.46% / 5d
The classic fear trade.
USO · Oil
$134.65
+0.09% today · +6.33% / 5d
Supply risk — Hormuz, Russian crude.
WEAT · Wheat
$25.43
+0.14% today · +1.84% / 5d
Black Sea grain corridors.
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