2026-03-01 14:00 UTC | ⛏️ 938877

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Based on the search results, here are the most significant verified news stories RIGHT NOW:

1. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes (Feb 28-Mar 1)
-- US and Israel launched major attack on Iranian targets; Ayatollah Khamenei died in strikes. Markets: Gold surged to $5,328 reflecting geopolitical risk premium. Prediction: Iran regime fall odds jumped to 55% (by 2027), with 22% probability by March 31, indicating major power transition risk.

2. Bitcoin crashes below $66,000 on geopolitical shock (Feb 28)
-- Bitcoin traded down to $64,000 following Iran strikes; now $66,840 reflects partial recovery amid ongoing regional tensions. Current price down 46% from October 2025 highs of $125,000. Prediction markets show 62% probability Bitcoin reaches $50,000 before year-end.

3. Supreme Court voids Trump tariff authority (Feb 28)
-- US Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unlawful; administration must pivot to alternative tariff laws (Section 232, 301) with narrower scope. Near-term reprieve for importers expected. Equity markets modestly positive on ruling; bond yields rose slightly; dollar weakened temporarily before recovering.

4. US GDP growth decelerates to 1.4% in Q4 2025 (Feb 25)
-- Real GDP expanded at weakest pace since Q1 2024; health care and AI investment drove most growth. Consumer spending growth slowed sharply on durable goods (likely tariff-related). Labor force gains subdued; Fed holding rate steady despite inflation above 3% core PCE.

5. Russia declines military support for Iran (Feb 28-Mar 1)
-- Putin offered condolences only; Russia provided no military response despite verbal UN condemnation. No mutual defense clause in Russia-Iran treaty; Kremlin prioritizing Ukraine focus. Demonstrates limits of multipolar coalition rhetoric versus actual geopolitical backing.