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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Monday, September 21, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Russia–Ukraine: wire summary unavailable today.
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 20, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes - The Guardian
- European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato - The Guardian
- Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow - PBS
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 20.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 13.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 35.0% | ▲ +2.0 |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by September 30, 2026? | 4.0% | — |
| Trump, Putin, and Zelensky seen together before 2027? | 6.0% | ▼ -0.5 |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran: wire summary unavailable today.
- Pakistan expects second LNG cargo from Qatar via Strait of Hormuz — OilPrice - UA.NEWS
- Pakistan Secures Second Qatari LNG Cargo Through Hormuz After Iran Deal - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Dow Set to Open Up on Iran Hope, AI Rally and Falling Oil Prices - Barron's
- Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to climb as oil prices fall following U.S. statement that shipments through Hormuz at six-month high - MarketWatch
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 36.0% | ▲ +3.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through September 30? | 95.5% | ▲ +2.5 |
| Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 | 3.0% | — |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 82.5% | — |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 69.5% | ▲ +5.0 |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.
SPY · S&P 500
$761.62
-0.13% today
· -0.33% / 5d
The whole US market — does the war move it at all?
ITA · Defense ETF
$213.86
+0.02% today
· -2.36% / 5d
Basket of US defense contractors.
LMT · Lockheed
$533.59
-0.81% today
· +1.77% / 5d
Missiles, F-35s, air defense.
RTX · RTX
$193.91
+0.21% today
· -1.93% / 5d
Patriot batteries and interceptors.
GLD · Gold
$400.9
+0.63% today
· +0.57% / 5d
The classic fear trade.
USO · Oil
$153.85
-0.98% today
· -0.67% / 5d
Supply risk — Hormuz, Russian crude.
WEAT · Wheat
$25.86
-1.49% today
· -1.6% / 5d
Black Sea grain corridors.
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