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Day 10 of Iran war. New supreme leader, Russia sharing intel, oil above $100, markets bouncing on ceasefire hopes.
FOMC decision at 1 PM CST with updated dot plot. Oil at $103 as Iran war escalates. NVIDIA GTC Day 3. March Madness First Four tonight.
Daily Intelligence Brief
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FOMC decision at 1 PM CST with updated dot plot. Oil at $103 as Iran war escalates. NVIDIA GTC Day 3. March Madness First Four tonight.
The Federal Reserve concludes its two-day FOMC meeting today at 2:00 PM ET with a rate decision that carries more weight than any since the Iran war began. Oil at $103/barrel has fundamentally changed the inflation calculus. The dot plot — the Fed's projection for future rate moves — will be the most scrutinized chart on Wall Street today. Meanwhile, Israel's assassination of three senior Iranian officials overnight has escalated the conflict to a new phase. Iran launched retaliatory missiles at central Israel early Wednesday. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with 150+ vessels...
Read Full BriefSIGNAL: Russia Confirmed Providing Targeting Intel to Iran
Russia confirmed providing targeting intel to Iran per Washington Post. Cyber escalation expected.
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