There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military operations between the US-Israel coalition and Iran continue with ongoing attacks and regional destabilization affecting global energy supplies and international stability. Domestic weather hazards present near-term risks across northern regions, while economic impacts from conflict-driven energy disruptions are evident in rising fuel prices. NATO alliance cohesion has fractured amid the conflict, with China and Russia consolidating competing partnerships.
LAST UPDATED 03-18-2026 @ 10:33AM (CDT)
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Financial
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Cardano (ADA)
0.2721
-5.85%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71585.91
-3.18%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09481
-5.39%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2211.69
-4.59%
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Solana (SOL)
89.48
-5.46%
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DOW
46552.66
-0.94%
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FTSE 100
10301.92
-0.98%
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DAX
23541.85
-0.80%
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S&P 500
6669.12
-0.70%
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Nikkei
55239.4
2.87%
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Volatility Index
23.53
5.19%
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Crude Oil
98.24
2.84%
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Gold
4861.3
-2.93%
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DOW Futures
46891
-0.97%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.72
6.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.577
6.36%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.538
5.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.612
5.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.566
7.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.393
3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.412
9.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.637
11.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.987
6.33%
US EIA
Financial markets show moderate decline and elevated stress indicators. Cryptocurrency markets experienced significant losses with Cardano down 5.8%, Solana down 5.5%, and Dogecoin down 5.4%, while Bitcoin and Ethereum declined 3.2% and 4.6% respectively. Global equity indices fell modestly with the S&P 500 down 0.7%, DOW down 0.9%, and European indices (DAX and FTSE 100) down approximately 0.8-1.0%, though Japan's Nikkei gained 2.9%. The Volatility Index rose 5.2%, signaling increased market uncertainty. Most concerning is the sharp increase in gasoline prices nationwide, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing an extreme 11.6% increase, followed by Gulf Coast (9.7%), and other regions ranging from 5.5% to 7.1%, suggesting potential energy supply pressures or regional disruptions.
Global status conditions remain normal with no immediate threats to population centers. Australia maintains standard Level 1 travel precautions. Space weather conditions are stable across all metrics with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings. Ionospheric conditions remain normal with no communication disruptions expected. Overall geophysical and atmospheric conditions do not indicate elevated space weather threats.
A major military conflict between Israel and Iran is actively unfolding with escalating casualties, infrastructure strikes, and significant global economic and security implications.