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March 2026 Newsletter: A Flywheel of Chaos – Lyn Alden – Investment Strategy
ByWirePawMarch 22, 2026 This newsletter issue discusses the self-reinforcing nature of geopolitical crises, and explores to what extent the war against Iran challenges the “gradual print” thesis I’ve been discussing in recent issues. And for readers who enjoy fiction, I’m happy to announce that my new sci fi thriller is now available! You can find…
United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year – Fortune
ByWirePawThe U.S.-Israel war on Iran has delivered the biggest disruption to the airline industry since the COVID-19 pandemic, and United is bracing for a future where oil prices remain high through 2027. Not only has the price of oil soared, air traffic to key Middle East airport hubs has been disrupted, forcing planes to take…
Strategy’s stay of exclusion – Financial Times
ByWirePaw© Bloomberg Last summer, a listed Japanese hotel company called Metaplanet sold $1.45bn of shares and ploughed the cash into bitcoin. MSCI, one of the world’s biggest providers of financial indices, was unimpressed. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy was the pioneer of the so-called “Digital Asset Treasury Company” trend, but Metaplanet’s splurge seemed to hammer home how…
Rivian goes big on autonomy, with custom silicon, lidar, and a hint at robotaxis – TechCrunch
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Is Walmart open New Year’s Day? Holiday store hours, what time does Walmart close? – AL.com
ByWirePawThere are all sorts of New Year’s superstitions that are supposed to make sure the new year is a good one. Some cultures consider it good to break glass on New Year’s to chase away evil spirits. Others think you should eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight to ensure 12 months of good…
European markets head for soft open as sentiment falters – CNBC
ByWirePawRegent street at Christmas time, London Getty Images LONDON — European stocks finished broadly higher on Wednesday as investors gear up for central bank decisions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed the session just above the flatline, with sectors mixed and most major bourses in positive territory. London’s FTSE 100 led regional gains with a jump…
