There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a complex multi-domain risk environment. Weather advisories indicate localized meteorological challenges across multiple US regions, with Small Craft Advisories and Winter Storm Watches active. Seismic monitoring reveals moderate global earthquake activity and volcanic monitoring in Alaska and Hawaii. Market conditions remain relatively stable with modest gains across major indices. Geopolitically, significant tensions are emerging, particularly around nuclear proliferation concerns involving China, Iran, and Russia. Strategic flashpoints include potential confrontations in Venezuela and maritime tensions in the Red Sea. Space weather conditions show strong solar radiation and geomagnetic storm activity, while travel advisories are in effect for multiple countries at varying risk levels.
LAST UPDATED 11-12-2025 @ 02:30AM (CST)
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Events
The most recent events
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
47927.96
1.18%
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FTSE 100
9899.6
1.15%
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DAX
24088.06
0.53%
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S&P 500
6846.61
0.21%
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Nikkei
51063.31
0.43%
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Volatility Index
17.28
-1.82%
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Crude Oil
60.76
-0.46%
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Gold
4123.3
0.17%
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DOW Futures
48104
0.15%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.5609
0.85%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
103491.86
0.47%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.17239
0.26%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3451.52
1.02%
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Solana (SOL)
156.35
1.17%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.019
-0.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.917
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.931
-0.10%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.06
-0.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.823
0.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.828
-1.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.511
-2.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.938
-1.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.128
0.54%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets showed mixed but generally positive performance, with the DOW, S&P 500, Nikkei, DAX, and FTSE 100 experiencing modest gains. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Solana, Cardano, and Ethereum were mostly up, while gold and crude oil experienced slight declines. The Volatility Index decreased, indicating relative market stability.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions show strong solar radiation and a severe geomagnetic storm, though the DEFCON status remains at Level 5 (Green).
Global security tensions are escalating across multiple theaters. Significant concerns include China's continued missile infrastructure expansion, ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, potential Iranian nuclear developments, and increasing volatility in regional conflicts. The geopolitical landscape remains highly unstable, with multiple potential flashpoints that could rapidly escalate and impact US strategic interests. Nuclear deterrence frameworks are under increasing strain, and traditional diplomatic channels appear increasingly challenged in managing international tensions.