extr Volatility Index is up 13.155972%, currently at 31.05
Effective 16 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict in the Middle East involving US, Israel, Iran, and Russia is rapidly escalating with direct strikes and military asset deployments, while the domestic US faces severe fire weather warnings and volcanic monitoring alerts. Financial markets are experiencing notable volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption risks.
LAST UPDATED 03-28-2026 @ 10:03AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:03AMLos Angeles
08:03AMLondon
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The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2508
1.95%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
66849.68
0.75%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09393
4.34%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2025.12
1.69%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.43
0.46%
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%
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Volatility Index
31.05
13.16%
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Crude Oil
99.64
5.46%
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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 are experiencing notable volatility with crude oil prices rising 7.09 percent to $101.18 per barrel and U.S. gasoline prices increasing significantly across all regions (5.3 to 8.6 percent), with Midwest prices approaching $3.68 per gallon and West Coast prices exceeding $5.26 per gallon. Major stock indices are declining with the DOW down 1.73 percent, S&P 500 down 1.67 percent, and the DAX down 1.38 percent. The Volatility Index has jumped 13.16 percent to 31.05, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Cryptocurrency markets are also experiencing declines across major coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
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 geomagnetic monitoring indicate normal conditions across the board. Major countries including the Kyrgyz Republic, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, Malaysia, and Singapore all maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), reflecting stable geopolitical conditions. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently active or forecast. Overall atmospheric and space weather conditions pose no elevated civilian safety concerns at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire missiles
WION News ---
!!! Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israeli strike hits Tehran home, killing several children
France24 ---
!!! Beirut 'holding its breath' as Israel launches strikes across Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! Middle East war live: Houthis claim first attack on Israel as Iran conflict enters second month
France24 ---
!!! Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Most powerful energy crisis in human history is looming – Putin envoy
Russia Today ---
Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of Iran war, fire missiles
WION News ---
Houthis enter Iran war: What we know about the Tehran-backed Yemen rebel group
WION News ---
Iran war LIVE: Rajnath to chair informal GoM meet on West Asia today
WION News ---
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month
South China Morning Post ---
Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis
France24 ---
Israeli strike hits Tehran home, killing several children
France24 ---
Beirut 'holding its breath' as Israel launches strikes across Lebanon
France24 ---
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say launched missile attack on Israel
France24 ---
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Israel in expanding conflict
France24 ---
Russian attacks kill at least five in Ukraine, child dies in drone strike on Russia
France24 ---
Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs
France24 ---
War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says
France24 ---
'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
France24 ---
Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths
Associated Press ---
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Associated Press ---
One month into the war, Iranians wrestle with lost livelihoods, bombs and worries of the future
Associated Press ---
Most powerful energy crisis in human history is looming – Putin envoy
Russia Today ---
Why Washington needs talks with Tehran more than it admits
Russia Today ---
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims
Al Jazeera ---
How the US-Israel war on Iran unfolded in its first four weeks
Al Jazeera ---
Protests in Yemen against US-Israeli attacks as Houthis warn of action
Al Jazeera ---
Multiple active military theaters are escalating simultaneously with direct strikes against US assets and expanding civilian impact across the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
