extr Volatility Index is up 13.155972%, currently at 31.05
Effective 51 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
An escalating Israel-Iran military conflict with potential US involvement within weeks threatens global energy security and economic stability, while domestic weather hazards and volcanic monitoring require enhanced preparedness across multiple sectors.
LAST UPDATED 03-27-2026 @ 08:31PM (CDT)World Clock
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Events
The most recent eventsFinancial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2468
0.33%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66426
0.11%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09023
0.23%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1993.38
0.09%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
82.87
-0.22%
Coinbase
DOW
45166.64
-1.73%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9967.35
-0.05%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22300.75
-1.38%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6368.85
-1.67%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53373.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
31.05
13.16%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.18
7.09%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4521.3
2.55%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45310
-1.99%
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
Global equity markets are experiencing notable losses with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 1.73 percent, the S&P 500 down 1.67 percent, and the DAX down 1.38 percent. Cryptocurrency markets face significant pressure with Bitcoin down 4.04 percent, Ethereum down 3.65 percent, and Solana down 4.31 percent. The Volatility Index has increased 13.16 percent to 31.05 indicating elevated market anxiety, while crude oil prices have risen 7.09 percent to $101.18 per barrel. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions have increased between 5.3 and 8.6 percent, with gold prices gaining 2.55 percent reflecting safe-haven demand.
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
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 security assessments remain stable across all monitored countries and regions, with all jurisdictions at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather conditions are nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation storms currently recorded, indicating normal solar-terrestrial activity.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed
France24 ---
!!! Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
Associated Press ---
!!! Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran attacks Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia: 10 American troops wounded
WION News ---
!!! Israel confirms striking uranium processing facility, heavy water plant in Iran
WION News ---
!!! Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
South China Morning Post ---
Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed
France24 ---
Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs
France24 ---
War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says
France24 ---
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
France24 ---
Trump administration sidelines, threatens Europe in Iran war: EU flounders in new world order
France24 ---
US, Israeli war goals 'not realistic': Regime change in Iran 'can't be achieved' by airstrikes
France24 ---
Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
Associated Press ---
Militants kill soldiers in Nigeria ambush
Russia Today ---
India says fuel stocks adequate for 60 days
Russia Today ---
Moscow slams UK plan to seize oil tankers
Russia Today ---
Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Grieving Iranian mother tells UN about children before school attack
Al Jazeera ---
Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation
Al Jazeera ---
Israel attacks major industrial and nuclear sites in Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Drone reveals extent of Iranian missile damage in Israeli city of Arad
Al Jazeera ---
Smoke rises over Beirut suburbs after massive Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera ---
Iran attacks Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia: 10 American troops wounded
WION News ---
Israel confirms striking uranium processing facility, heavy water plant in Iran
WION News ---
Iran war Highlights: PM Modi reviews West Asia crisis with Chief Ministers
WION News ---
China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab
South China Morning Post ---
Rubio, G7 diplomats duel over wars in Iran and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
From semiconductors to medical tech, Iran war puts helium users on edge
South China Morning Post ---
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
South China Morning Post ---
An active US-Israel military campaign against Iran has escalated dramatically with strikes on nuclear facilities, direct military exchanges, and regional conflicts expanding across the Middle East with global economic implications.
