There are no serious national events at this time.
Global geopolitical tensions persist across Ukraine, US-China relations, and Middle East stability, while domestically localized severe weather and volcanic activity remain manageable. Financial markets show resilience, and international conditions reflect elevated but stable risk without indicators of imminent acute escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-15-2026 @ 12:00midnight (CDT)
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The most severe events and alerts
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
Alerts
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Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.5 - 7 km WSW of Fuig, Puerto Rico
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Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2697
-0.30%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
81028.99
-0.06%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11597
0.48%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2271.23
-0.52%
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Solana (SOL)
91.97
-0.17%
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DOW
50063.46
0.75%
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FTSE 100
10372.93
0.46%
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DAX
24456.26
1.32%
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S&P 500
7501.24
0.77%
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Nikkei
61892.85
-1.21%
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Volatility Index
17.26
-3.41%
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Crude Oil
102.39
1.21%
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Gold
4617
-1.46%
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DOW Futures
50037
-0.23%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Energy markets show notable upward movement with crude oil rising 1.04% to $102.22 per barrel and U.S. gasoline prices increasing across all regions by 0.13% to 2.58%, with the highest increases in the Northeast (Central Atlantic at 2.58%). Equity markets demonstrate modest gains with the DAX leading at +1.32%, S&P 500 at +0.77%, and DOW at +0.75%, while precious metals face headwinds with gold declining 1.52%. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with minor movements, and the volatility index declined 3.41%, suggesting reduced market anxiety.
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' status, representing the highest risk designation, while Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status. Five countries (Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Malawi) are classified at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution', with the majority of other nations at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions'. No active space weather hazards including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently present.