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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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Russia–Ukraine: wire summary unavailable today.
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 15, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
- Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes Despite Trump's Claim of a Truce - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Drone Strikes Cripple Half of Russia's Top Diesel Refineries - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Ukraine War, Day 1,665: Zelensky Proposes Ceasefire on Infrastructure Strikes - EA WorldView
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 23.5% | — |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 14.5% | — |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 35.0% | — |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by September 30, 2026? | 6.5% | — |
| Trump, Putin, and Zelensky seen together before 2027? | 8.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran: wire summary unavailable today.
- Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim - CNBC
- Hormuz Shipping Traffic Remains Stuck in Single Digits - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour - Al Jazeera
- House passes Iran war powers resolution - The Hill
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 34.0% | ▲ +2.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through September 30? | 86.5% | ▼ -5.0 |
| Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 | 3.0% | — |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 75.5% | ▼ -3.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 63.0% | ▼ -3.5 |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.
SPY · S&P 500
$757.42
-0.44% today
· -1.13% / 5d
The whole US market — does the war move it at all?
ITA · Defense ETF
$214.1
-1.19% today
· -4.14% / 5d
Basket of US defense contractors.
LMT · Lockheed
$533.32
+0.72% today
· -0.56% / 5d
Missiles, F-35s, air defense.
RTX · RTX
$195.47
+0.06% today
· -1.66% / 5d
Patriot batteries and interceptors.
GLD · Gold
$394.08
+0.34% today
· -1.4% / 5d
The classic fear trade.
USO · Oil
$161.89
+3.36% today
· +10.88% / 5d
Supply risk — Hormuz, Russian crude.
WEAT · Wheat
$26.29
+0.38% today
· -2.45% / 5d
Black Sea grain corridors.
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