extr Volatility Index is up 13.155972%, currently at 31.05
Effective 38 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflicts across three major global zones with escalating attacks on infrastructure, contested energy chokepoints, and significant economic impacts are occurring simultaneously with US domestic weather threats. Diplomatic efforts have not yet slowed military operations, and energy markets face continued disruption with crude oil approaching $100 per barrel. Civilian populations should maintain elevated preparedness awareness for near-term developments over the coming weeks.
LAST UPDATED 03-28-2026 @ 09:31PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:31PMLos Angeles
07:31PMLondon
03:31AMMoscow
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
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Effective 13 min ago Expires in 3 min
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Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Mentone, TX Effective 48 min ago
watc M 3.3 - 19 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Anchorage, AK Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2462
0.16%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66529.94
0.32%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0911
0.19%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2003.44
0.52%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
82.43
0.50%
Coinbase
DOW
45166.64
-1.73%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9967.35
-0.05%
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DAX
22300.75
-1.38%
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S&P 500
6368.85
-1.67%
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Nikkei
53373.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
31.05
13.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
99.64
5.46%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4524.3
2.62%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45424
-1.74%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.961
6.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.785
5.81%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.727
5.34%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.855
6.73%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.756
5.33%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.684
8.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.604
5.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.85
5.86%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.262
5.51%
US EIA
Financial markets experienced significant volatility and downward pressure on March 28, 2026, with concerning momentum in energy and commodity markets. The Volatility Index surged 13.16% to 31.05, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor risk aversion. Major stock indices declined substantially, with the DOW falling 1.73% to 45,166.64 and the S&P 500 dropping 1.67% to 6,368.85, while European indices also retreated with DAX declining 1.38%. Crude oil prices increased sharply by 5.46% to $99.64 per barrel, approaching the psychological $100 threshold, while U.S. gasoline prices rose across all regions by 5.3% to 8.6%, with Midwest prices experiencing the largest percentage gain. Gold prices increased 2.62% to $4,524.30, reflecting safe-haven demand during market turbulence. Cryptocurrency markets showed relative stability with Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining approximately 0.18% and 0.17% respectively.
Data
The latest global dataThe Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Malaysia
Level 1
Singapore
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
Togo
Level 2
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Kuwait
Level 3
Lesotho
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
International travel advisories and space weather conditions remain stable with no immediate threats to civilians. Travel advisory levels for the Kyrgyz Republic, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, and Malaysia all remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), reflecting normal global security and safety conditions with no heightened regional instability. Space weather monitoring confirms absence of active threats, with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently occurring, indicating continued normal space weather conditions and no disruptions to communications or power grid systems.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Key moments in first month of US-Israeli war on Iran
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!!! Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli forces intensify attacks on Beirut
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!!! Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iranian strike on Saudi base wounds several US troops, damages aircraft
France24 ---
!!! Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 5
France24 ---
!!! Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital
France24 ---
!!! Missiles hit southern Israeli city of Eilat
Al Jazeera ---
!!! A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
Associated Press ---
!!! 'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! Most powerful energy crisis in human history is looming – Putin envoy
Russia Today ---
Key moments in first month of US-Israeli war on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police
Al Jazeera ---
Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Missiles hit southern Israeli city of Eilat
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli forces intensify attacks on Beirut
Al Jazeera ---
Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation
South China Morning Post ---
Iranian strike on Saudi base wounds several US troops, damages aircraft
France24 ---
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 5
France24 ---
Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital
France24 ---
'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon
France24 ---
Ukraine signs 10-year defence pact with Qatar, eyes broader Gulf cooperation
France24 ---
What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?
France24 ---
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
Associated Press ---
As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty
Al Jazeera ---
One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month
South China Morning Post ---
Most powerful energy crisis in human history is looming – Putin envoy
Russia Today ---
US tying Ukraine security guarantees to one key issue – Zelensky
Russia Today ---
Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab
South China Morning Post ---
France foils Paris bomb plot outside US bank, opens anti-terror probe
France24 ---
At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea
Al Jazeera ---
India says fuel stocks adequate for 60 days
Russia Today ---
Iran says Indian and Russian ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz
Russia Today ---
Militants kill soldiers in Nigeria ambush
Russia Today ---
South Africa disinvited to G7 summit in France
Russia Today ---
Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis
France24 ---
Multiple active conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe are creating simultaneous threats to global stability and critical infrastructure.
