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Sunday, September 27, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Institute for the Study of War’s September 26 assessment says Russian forces continue offensive pressure amid intensified aerial strikes.
- Russian forces struck Ukrainian data centres, prompting legal experts to question whether the attacks could constitute war crimes.
- Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks killed 10 people across several locations on September 26.
- Russia’s strikes forced the shutdown of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker, according to EA WorldView.
- Poland announced it is strengthening its air defences after alleging Russian provocations near its border.
The closure of Ukraine’s top steel plant risks tightening global steel supply and could lift prices, while warnings of an energy crisis from Washington and Moscow add to market unease.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 21.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 13.5% | — |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 46.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by September 30, 2026? | 3.7% | ▲ +0.9 |
| Trump, Putin, and Zelensky seen together before 2027? | 6.5% | ▼ -1.0 |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Trump rejects Iran's 7‑day cease‑fire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- Futures markets shifted after the president’s decision, as reported by Investor's Business Daily
- Oil prices fell about 3% as the United States and Iran explored a path out of the war, according to Reuters
- Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports rose to their highest level since the conflict began despite a pipeline outage, CNBC reported
- Turkey’s renewables now supply 61% of its electricity amid the Hormuz energy crunch, Informed Comment noted
The rejection sustains geopolitical risk but the dip in oil prices and robust Saudi output give short‑term relief to energy markets, while futures remain volatile.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 41.0% | ▲ +3.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through September 30? | 97.7% | ▲ +1.8 |
| Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 | 2.0% | ▼ -1.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 83.5% | — |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 64.5% | — |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.