How war moves money.
Every day, in 2 minutes: what happened in the world's two hot wars — and what the betting markets and the stock market did about it. Auto-written from live wires and live prices. No opinions, no doomscrolling.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Russia–Ukraine: wire summary unavailable today.
- Ukraine updates: Two killed in Kyiv as 3-day truce ends - dw.com
- Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends - Al Jazeera
- Middle East conflict delivers first major test of post-Ukraine reinsurance wordings - theinsurer.com
- Gold Slips on Fed Rate Fears as China's Russian Gold Imports Surge - BullionVault
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 22.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 13.5% | ▲ +0.5 |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 35.0% | — |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by September 30, 2026? | 23.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
| What countries will Marco Rubio visit this year? — Ukraine | 20.0% | — |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran: wire summary unavailable today.
- Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, wounding dozens and sending oil prices higher - Reuters
- Donald Trump’s Oil Price Promise Was Just Struck by Houthis Defying Hegseth - Newsweek
- Gulf markets struggle for momentum amid escalating US-Iran tensions - Reuters
- Iran war live: Houthis attack Saudi Arabia and wound dozens as conflict widens - The Independent
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 34.0% | ▲ +6.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through September 30? | 88.5% | ▲ +2.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 78.5% | ▲ +4.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 65.0% | ▲ +2.5 |
| Israel withdraws from Lebanon by September 30, 2026? | 0.8% | — |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.
SPY · S&P 500
$770.18
-0.38% today
· +0.12% / 5d
The whole US market — does the war move it at all?
ITA · Defense ETF
$225.6
-0.12% today
· -3.13% / 5d
Basket of US defense contractors.
LMT · Lockheed
$525.29
-1.43% today
· -6.85% / 5d
Missiles, F-35s, air defense.
RTX · RTX
$200.72
-0.68% today
· -5.19% / 5d
Patriot batteries and interceptors.
GLD · Gold
$406.78
-0.84% today
· -0.5% / 5d
The classic fear trade.
USO · Oil
$142
+0.01% today
· +9.49% / 5d
Supply risk — Hormuz, Russian crude.
WEAT · Wheat
$26.47
-2.47% today
· -5.45% / 5d
Black Sea grain corridors.
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