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Markets are repricing around "Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?" Event volume totals $23M across outcomes. Highest implied odds and top volume are on "Yes (Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?)" at 6.5% and $0 24h volume.
Leading economic event: "Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15?" Highest implied odds and top volume are on "Yes (Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15?)" at 2.6% and $450K 24h volume. More on Economics Desk.
Markets at a glance
Volume leaders
B1
Lead market: US x Iran permanent peace deal by...? - May 15 leads the desk at 20.4% with $3M traded.
Lead stories
Iran signals readiness to resume U . S . talks via Pakistan mediation
Iran signals readiness to resume U . S . talks via Pakistan mediation. Iran too a superpower : Esmaeil Baqaei on why Tehran isnt backing down in war with US.
Sources: trend.az, moneycontrol.com
San Antonio Iranian - American Community Rallies Against Tehran as Trump Rejects Latest Proposal
San Antonio Iranian - American Community Rallies Against Tehran as Trump Rejects Latest Proposal. U . S . Sanctions Tighten Grip on Iran - China Oil Trade - United States Department of State. Sen . Lindsey Graham urges Second Amendment solution to topple Iranian regime.
Sources:
B2
Awaiting market data for Japan PM snap election, Thailand election winner.
Democratic nominee
Event volume $1B0%
B3
Lead market: Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15? - Yes leads the desk at 2.6% with $450K traded.
Lead stories
Iran latest : Reports of explosions in Iran as state media says Iranian forces fired at US navy
Iran latest : Reports of explosions in Iran as state media says Iranian forces fired at US navy. Iran Must Not Rule the Strait of Hormuz. IRGC says it will allow safe , stable transit via Hormuz with aggressor threats neutralized.
Sources: bbc.com, aei.org, globalsecurity.org
The Strait of Hormuz candle : Why Sensex surged nearly 500 pts in 12 minutes today
The Strait of Hormuz candle : Why Sensex surged nearly 500 pts in 12 minutes today. Iran says ports ready to support shipping in Strait of Hormuz. US Iran war LIVE : Good talk , says Trump ; Iran expected to respond to US peace proposal today.
B4
Lead market: Which company has the best AI model end of May? - xAI leads the desk at 1.4% with $39K traded.
Lead stories
Anthropic turns to Elon Musk - owned SpaceX for AI compute as Claude demand surges
Anthropic turns to Elon Musk - owned SpaceX for AI compute as Claude demand surges. The 1 Thing Tech Investors Arent Ready For -- but OpenAI Just Proved. Anthropic rolls out higher Claude usage limits after SpaceX compute deal.
Sources: indianexpress.com, fool.com, moneycontrol.com
B5
Lead market: Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027? - December 31 leads the desk at 18.0% with $932K traded.
Lead stories
Celebrities Dazzle at the 12th AMVCA Cultural Day
Celebrities Dazzle at the 12th AMVCA Cultural Day. Love Insurance Kompany final box office collection : Pradeep Ranganathan unbeaten 100 crore streak broken with first.... Michael North America Box Office : Jaafar Jackson Starrer Becomes Only 2nd Music Biopic Ever To Hit $200M.
Sources: punchng.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, koimoi.com
B6
Lead market: MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ? - May 31, 2026 leads the desk at 43.0% with $117K traded.
Lead stories
JPMorgan Says Strategy Could Buy Up To $30B In Bitcoin This Year – TD Cowen Lifts Target To $395
JPMorgan Says Strategy Could Buy Up To $30B In Bitcoin This Year – TD Cowen Lifts Target To $395.
Sources: newsbtc.com
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today , Thursday , May 7 , 2026 : Bitcoin holds near $81 , 000 this morning. If The Bitcoin Price Crosses $400 , 000 , Will The Solana Price Reach $1 , 500 ?. $6B In Bitcoin Options Expire In December : Is $115K BTC Price Realistic ?.
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B7
Lead market: Knicks leads the desk at 69.0% with $1M traded.
Lead stories
Knicks Face 76ers In Philly For Game Three Tonight
Knicks Face 76ers In Philly For Game Three Tonight. 76ers donating tickets amid efforts to keep Knicks fans out of arena. NBA playoffs 2026 : What will decide Knicks - 76ers Game 3 and beyond ?.
Sources: 710wor.iheart.com, nydailynews.com, tsn.ca
Dillon Brooks | VAVEL united states
Dillon Brooks | VAVEL united states. J . R . Smith Graduating From NC A & T This Weekend. Gonzaga commit Isiah Harwell withdraws from NBA Draft before G League Camp.
Sources: ,
B8
Lead market: Hantavirus pandemic in 2026? - Yes leads the desk at 8.8% with $1M traded.
Lead stories
Hantavirus a concern as spring cleaning is around the corner - DiscoverEstevan . com - Local news , Weather , Sports....
Sources: discoverestevan.com
U . N . Climate Panel Quietly Admits Its Doomsday Climate Scenarios Were Completely Implausible
U . N . Climate Panel Quietly Admits Its Doomsday Climate Scenarios Were Completely Implausible.
Sources: freerepublic.com
B9
Top traders PnL across major prediction market sites.
Kalshi via Jupiter
Kalshi via Jupiter
98.9%
$4K
NBA MVP - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
98.3%
$14K
Iran claims missile strike on US forces after alleged attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims missile strike on US forces after alleged attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz. UK Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Embassy Unacceptable Comments on Social Media. UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy unacceptable comments on social media.
Sources: moneycontrol.com, english.aawsat.com, yahoo.com
Market wrap
Politics Desk is led by US x Iran permanent peace deal by...? - May 15 at 20.4% with $3M traded.
Top volume remains in US x Iran permanent peace deal by...? - May 15.
Event leaders
Will the Iranian regime fall by May 31?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Will the Iranian regime fall by May 31?) | 1.7% | $381K
US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by May 31?
Top volume: May 31 | 6.0% | $303K
Top odds: December 31 | 25.0%
Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?) | 22.0% | $236K
Popular events
Vol $303K
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Republican nominee
Event volume $605M0%
Presidential election
Event volume $572M0%
Sources: moneycontrol.com, moneycontrol.com, hindustantimes.com
AI investment boom lifts tech stocks higher today
AI investment boom lifts tech stocks higher today. The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates. PATH lunches back on at Greater Portmore High after funds released.
Sources: bnnbloomberg.ca, cnbc.com, jamaica-gleaner.com
Market wrap
Economics Desk is led by Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15? - Yes at 2.6% with $450K traded.
Top volume remains in Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15? - Yes.
Lead event
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15? - Yes
Trading at 2.6% with $450K in volume.
Event leaders
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by May 15?) | 2.6% | $450K
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of May?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of May?) | 28.0% | $430K
Top volume & odds: No change | 97.2% | $280K
Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June?) | 54.0% | $166K
What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in May 2026?
Top volume: ↑ $140 | 3.7% | $78K
Top odds: ↑ $100 | 77.0%
Popular events
Anthropic is making its Claude chatbot more appealing to consumers. SpaceX signs deal giving Anthropic access to its massive AI supercomputer. SpaceX signs deal giving Anthropic access to its massive AI supercomputer.
Sources: moneycontrol.com, news.webindia123.com, aninews.in
Meta bets $21 billion on AI infrastructure in CoreWeave deal
Meta bets $21 billion on AI infrastructure in CoreWeave deal.
Sources: thenews.com.pk
Market wrap
Tech Desk is led by Which company has the best AI model end of May? - xAI at 1.4% with $39K traded.
Top volume remains in Which company has the best AI model end of May? - xAI.
Event leaders
Which company has the best AI model end of May?
Top volume: xAI | 1.4% | $39K
Top odds: Anthropic | 77.0%
Top volume & odds: September 30, 2026 | 81.0% | $11K
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12
Top volume: Successful splash down? | 60.0% | $5K
Top odds: June 30 | 92.4%
Which companies will be acquired before 2027?
Top volume: OpenAI | 9.1% | $4K
Top odds: Cursor | 76.0%
Popular events
UK dealt crushing blow one week before Eurovision 2026 kicks off | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV. Eurovision : how it works. Sal Da Vinci heads to Eurovision for Italy.
Sources: express.co.uk, yahoo.com, wantedinrome.com
Resurrection Worked In Reverse To Make Good Friday Good
Resurrection Worked In Reverse To Make Good Friday Good. Jesus Christ Superstar electrifies Manila. Making sure children and families dont go hungry during America250.
Sources: patheos.com, philstar.com, wnep.com
Market wrap
Culture Desk is led by Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027? - December 31 at 18.0% with $932K traded.
Top volume remains in Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027? - December 31.
Lead event
Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027? - December 31
Trading at 18.0% with $932K in volume.
Event leaders
Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027?
Top volume & odds: December 31 | 18.0% | $932K
Will Jesus Christ return before 2027?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Will Jesus Christ return before 2027?) | 1.8% | $82K
Popular events
Better Crypto for New Investors : Bitcoin vs . XRP
Better Crypto for New Investors : Bitcoin vs . XRP. How the evolution of blockchain is changing our ideas about trust.
Sources: fool.com, theconversation.com
Market wrap
Crypto Desk is led by MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ? - May 31, 2026 at 43.0% with $117K traded.
Top volume remains in MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ? - May 31, 2026.
Lead event
MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ? - May 31, 2026
Trading at 43.0% with $117K in volume.
Event leaders
MicroStrategy sells any Bitcoin by ___ ?
Top volume: May 31, 2026 | 43.0% | $117K
Top odds: December 31, 2026 | 83.0%
Will Satoshi move any Bitcoin in 2026?
Top volume & odds: Yes (Will Satoshi move any Bitcoin in 2026?) | 9.5% | $57K
What price will Ethereum hit in 2026?
Top volume & odds: ↓ 1,500 | 41.0% | $30K
Popular events
Neuer : We missed the killer mentality to score
Neuer : We missed the killer mentality to score. Neuer : We missed the killer mentality to score. Arsenal enta dia first Champions League final in 20 years as dem beat Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 aggregate for semi - final.
Sources: europe.chinadaily.com.cn, africa.chinadaily.com.cn, pidgin.informationng.com
Event leaders
Top volume & odds: Knicks | 69.0% | $1M
Top volume: Los Angeles Lakers | 1.5% | $389K
Top odds: Oklahoma City Thunder | 62.0%
Top volume & odds: PSG | 58.0% | $300K
Top volume & odds: Spurs | 67.0% | $291K
UFC 328: Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight, Main Card)
Top volume: Sean Strickland | 19.0% | $134K
Top odds: Khamzat Chimaev | 82.0%
Popular events
Vol $1M
UEFA Champions League Winner - PSG
Vol $300K
Afrox signs renewable energy supply agreement with Discovery Green. Katrina Anniversary : Media 10 Most Outlandish Hurricane Predictions Full of Hot Air. It the Climate Stupid - CounterPunch . org.
Sources: cbn.co.za, newsbusters.org, counterpunch.org
Market wrap
Climate Desk is led by Hantavirus pandemic in 2026? - Yes at 8.8% with $1M traded.
Top volume remains in Hantavirus pandemic in 2026? - Yes.
Event leaders
Top volume & odds: Yes (Hantavirus pandemic in 2026?) | 8.8% | $1M
Popular events
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