Good morning! Here is your briefing for Monday, March 30, 2026. Wall Street remains in a holding pattern as investors watch the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on global energy prices. Analysts note that major digital assets are reclaiming their status as hedges against global economic uncertainty as the conflict in Iran enters its second month.

Bitcoin has plunged to a two-week low today, Friday, March 27, 2026, as a massive $14 billion options expiry and a broader "risk-off" sentiment in global markets trigger significant liquidations.