US Restarts Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz by May 2026

GEOPOLITICS · UK POLICY

UK Designates IRGC as Terrorist Organization by June 2026

The UK formally designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, triggering sanctions, diplomatic fallout, and heightened Middle East tensions.

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CENTRAL BANK POLICY · MONETARY POLICY

Jerome Powell Departs as Fed Chair Before July 2026

Early departure of Fed Chair Powell would inject uncertainty into monetary policy direction, triggering market volatility and reshaping rate expectations.

18%

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Russia Tests Nuclear Weapon by September 2026

Russia conducts a nuclear weapons test by September 30, 2026, triggering severe international sanctions, market volatility, and heightened global security tensions.

8%

ENERGY · COMMODITIES

Crude Oil Prices Fall to $40 by June 2026

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US Restarts Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz by May 2026

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