7 March 2026

Today’s digest is dominated by escalating geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects across global markets, while tech and crypto sectors navigate regulatory challenges and institutional headwinds.

News

• Iran’s UN ambassador condemned the US-Israeli military actions, urging the Security Council to intervene as regional tensions continue to escalate
• Qatar issued stark warnings about potential Gulf oil production shutdowns if Iran conflict persists, with energy officials predicting oil could reach $150 per barrel
• UK authorities conducted searches at the home of former Labour MP Gloria De Piero’s husband amid ongoing China spying investigations
• Mexico’s President Sheinbaum announced deployment of 100,000 security personnel for the upcoming World Cup, highlighting massive security preparations
• BlackRock’s private credit fund showed signs of stress, raising concerns about contagion effects on crypto and DeFi markets from the $3.5 trillion sector

Markets Oil markets experienced their largest weekly gain in futures trading history since 1983, surging 35% with crude hitting \(91.27 (up 12.7%) as concerns mount over potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Precious metals gained ground with gold rising 2% to \)5,181 and silver up 3.1%. Agricultural commodities strengthened amid supply concerns, with wheat jumping 5.5%. Cryptocurrencies retreated despite recent institutional interest, with Bitcoin falling 3.7% to $68,309 and Ethereum down 4.4% as dollar strength and shifting rate expectations outweighed Wall Street adoption news.

Tech Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking tariff refunds following recent Supreme Court decisions that struck down some presidential trade measures. Meanwhile, X is testing new advertising formats that connect social media posts directly with product promotions, including tests featuring Musk’s Starlink services.

Videos New content includes Iranian diplomatic statements, Trump’s college sports roundtable, inflation warnings from Wells Fargo analysts, housing market insights showing fastest relisting pace in a decade, and Jeremy Siegel’s oil price predictions amid Iran tensions.

Reminder

Name of Allah: As Samee’ - السَّمِيعُ - The Hearer of all

The name As Samee’ emphasizes Allah’s attribute of complete awareness and understanding of all sounds and voices. This attribute assures believers that their prayers, thoughts, and cries for help are heard, providing comfort and hope. The origin of this name comes from the Arabic root ‘سمع’ (sama’), which means ‘to hear’. This name reflects Allah’s omnipresence and is often invoked in prayers and supplications.

Verse: Ghafir - The Forgiver - 40:63

This is how those who used to reject Allah’s signs were ˹also˺ deluded.

Hadith: Manumission of Slaves - Narrated Hisham:

My father told me that Hakim bin Hizam manumitted one-hundred slaves in the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance and slaughtered one-hundred camels (and distributed them in charity). When he embraced Islam he again slaughtered one-hundred camels and manumitted one-hundred slaves. Hakim said, “I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), ‘O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! What do you think about some good deeds I used to practice in the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance regarding them as deeds of righteousness?’ Allah’s Apostle said, “You have embraced Islam along with all those good deeds you did.”

References

1. Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’
2. Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time
3. Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco
4. Why bitcoin couldn’t hold $70,000 despite its best week of Wall Street news in months
5. Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs
6. BlackRock private credit fund is latest to crack, hitting crypto prices and DeFi markets
7. this css proves me human
8. C# Strings Silently Kill Your SQL Server Indexes in Dapper
9. The Shady World of IP Leasing
10. The Forgiver 40:63
11. Manumission of Slaves -
12. As Samee’ - السَّمِيعُ - The Hearer of all
13. Trump wants to pick Iran’s new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
14. Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
15. Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
16. Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983
17. FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions
18. Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can’t comply with refund order
19. Police search home of former Labour MP’s husband amid China spying investigation
20. Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
21. Labour urged to listen to progressive voters or face ‘political earthquake’ in London
22. X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
23. Nintendo sues the US government for a refund on tariffs
24. Life EV officially owns Rad Power Bikes now
25. Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’ | AJ #shorts
26. President Trump participates in a roundtable on saving college sports — 3/6/2026
27. Inflation is a clear and present danger, warns Wells Fargo’s Michael Schumacher
28. Home sellers are relisting properties at fastest pace in a decade
29. Jeremy Siegel: Oil could hit $100 if no breakthrough in Iran