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Negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, uranium enrichment, IAEA access and the sanctions that ride on them.
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Resolved as a miss (forecast at 51%). [basis: absence] Two differently phrased searches for Israel striking Iranian nuclear facilities during September 7–October 7, 2026 yielded no dated confirmation of a completed Israeli strike on nuclear-related infrastructure. Results instead included an October 7 U.S. News explainer on Iran enrichm
Resolved as expired (forecast at 52%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation evidence.
NewsChina's $3 Billion Qatar LNG Deal Raises an Awkward Question
OilPrice
Qatar's highly sensitive geographical positioning -- between a western land border with Saudi Arabia and a northeastern maritime border with Iran -- has necessitated it treading a delicate diplomatic
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 2%
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NewsChris Murphy says Iran deal not 'imminent' after meeting Qatari diplomat
Washington Examiner
NewsIran War Pushes 25 Countries Into New Electrification Policies
OilPrice
Electrification has become the focus of global climate talks as COP31 draws closer. We already have the technologies to transition away from direct consumption of fossil fuels and toward electricity i
NewsUS sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they?
Al Jazeera
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NewsSingapore Eyes Nuclear Power as Iran War Exposes Its Import Problem
OilPrice
Singapore is in an energy pickle. The island nation is still reeling from high oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran, and is scrambling to build up alternative and indigenous energy sources. Th
NewsU.S. Sanctions Aim to 'Shut Down' Iran's Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying
New York Times
The Trump administration says all Iranian airlines are being "shut down." So why is this jumbo jet still flying from Tehran to Southeast Asia?
NewsIranian leaders focus on diplomatic talks as U.S. adds more military muscle, prepares for escalation
Washington Times
Iranian officials on Sunday signaled that peace negotiations with the U.S. are continuing, even as Washington prepares for a potential escalation in the war later this year and Iran-backed Houthi rebe
NewsIran tells US there is no military solution to war as talks hit impasse
SCMP
Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse. A ca
NewsIran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership
New York Times
Hamid Rasaei, a vocal opponent of a diplomatic deal with the United States to end the war, was convicted of publishing false information with the intent to harm the Parliament speaker.
NewsIranian Oil Starts Flowing to Tajikistan Despite U.S. Sanctions Risk
OilPrice
Tajikistan announced that it is now receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran, opening a potential new energy source for a country whose fuel supplies have long been dominated by Russia. The deli
OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by December 31, 2026?" at 14%
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 3%
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NewsIran's nuclear program remains shrouded in mystery as the regime debates ditching non-proliferation
Deutsche Welle
Iran's nuclear program is entering a critical phase as Tehran debates dropping out of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Satellite images also show activity at known nuclear sites.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 83%). Early-confirmed: BAC, close-touch contract. Evidence window: after issuance date 2026-09-15 through 2026-10-15. Target: below 55.9. Target hit on: 2026-09-28. Fixed-horizon direction and return await the deadline close.
NewsTrump demands Axios pull 'hoax' story about Iran sanctions relief
Washington Examiner
NewsIran officials renew call for deal to open Hormuz despite Trump's peace plan rejection
Washington Times
Iran's foreign minister met with mediators on Monday in New York City to review the latest proposals from both sides and exchange views about the current state of his country's war with the U.S. and I
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NEXUS forecast: 85% probability, resolves by 2026-10-25.
NEXUS forecast: 32% probability, resolves by 2026-10-25.
NEXUS forecast: 51% probability, resolves by 2026-10-24.
NEXUS forecast: 85% probability, resolves by 2026-10-23.
NEXUS forecast: 49% probability, resolves by 2026-10-22.
NEXUS forecast: 5% probability, resolves by 2026-10-21.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 33%). Data-resolved: GLD moved from 406.75 to 401.17 (-1.37%) during 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-19. Target: above 415. Target not reached. High was 406.56.
NEXUS forecast: 44% probability, resolves by 2026-10-19.
NEXUS forecast: 85% probability, resolves by 2026-10-17.
NEXUS forecast: 85% probability, resolves by 2026-10-16.
NEXUS forecast: 5% probability, resolves by 2026-10-16.
NEXUS forecast: 85% probability, resolves by 2026-10-15.
NEXUS forecast: 83% probability, resolves by 2026-10-15.
NEXUS forecast: 54% probability, resolves by 2026-10-14.
NEXUS forecast: 14% probability, resolves by 2026-10-14.
NEXUS forecast: 27% probability, resolves by 2026-09-27.
NEXUS forecast: 61% probability, resolves by 2026-10-12.
ForecastIsrael will conduct a confirmed military strike against an Iranian nuclear facility within 30 days.
NEXUS forecast: 56% probability, resolves by 2026-10-12.
Forecast
NEXUS forecast: 25% probability, resolves by 2026-10-11.
NEXUS forecast: 59% probability, resolves by 2026-10-11.
Forecast
NEXUS forecast: 58% probability, resolves by 2026-10-10.
NEXUS forecast: 53% probability, resolves by 2026-10-01.
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ForecastIran will publicly announce or have confirmed uranium enrichment above 60% purity within 30 days.
NEXUS forecast: 12% probability, resolves by 2026-10-09.
NEXUS forecast: 26% probability, resolves by 2026-10-08.
NEXUS forecast: 53% probability, resolves by 2026-10-07.
NEXUS forecast: 17% probability, resolves by 2026-09-30.
NEXUS forecast: 52% probability, resolves by 2026-10-06.
NEXUS forecast: 33% probability, resolves by 2026-09-19.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 15%). Data-resolved: SPY moved from 777.88 to 766.08 (-1.52%) during 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-27. Target: below 745. Target not reached. Low was 762.04.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 23%). Early-confirmed: GLD hit target above 415 on 2026-08-20. Current price: 415.26 (started at 402.54).
NEXUS forecast: 15% probability, resolves by 2026-08-27.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 20%). [basis: absence] Multiple searches (5 differently-phrased queries) covering the full evidence window 2026-07-14 to 2026-08-13 show an active US-Iran war (US airstrikes on Iran, IRGC retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Houthi actions) but NO wire/official-tier report of a DIRE
NEXUS forecast: 23% probability, resolves by 2026-08-25.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 5%). Early-confirmed: USO hit target above 130 on 2026-07-29. Current price: 130.02 (started at 124.76).
NEXUS forecast: 5% probability, resolves by 2026-08-11.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 17%). Early-confirmed: GLD hit target above 372 on 2026-07-21. Current price: 373.27 (started at 364.96).
NEXUS forecast: 17% probability, resolves by 2026-07-31.
NEXUS forecast: 20% probability, resolves by 2026-08-13.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 26%). Data-resolved: GLD moved from 396.25 to 387.12 (-2.30%) during 2026-06-06 to 2026-06-20. Target: above 410. Target not reached. High was 402.04.
NEXUS forecast: 26% probability, resolves by 2026-06-20.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 51%). Searched extensively for Iran nuclear announcements within evidence window (2026-03-06 to 2026-06-03). Found general Iran-related articles but no specific nuclear program milestone or development announcements. Most relevant results were about Iran conflict/war but not nuclear program developments.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 62%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 12%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation.
Resolved as a partial (forecast at 45%). UX closed at 30.268999 on March 20 (closest available to March 22 creation). UX current price is 31.5842. Actual gain = ((31.5842 - 30.268999) / 30.268999) * 100 = 4.35%. Direction was correct (up) but magnitude insufficient. Actual: 4.2%, Required: >8%, 4.2% < 8% therefore threshold NOT met
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 57%). Iran made nuclear-related announcements during the period: April 8 - Iran announced 10-point plan requiring US to accept uranium enrichment and lift all sanctions (Al Arabiya English). This constitutes a provocative nuclear program announcement within the required timeframe. Actual: 1 announcement,
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 25%). European bank capital measures March 20 - April 19: Web search found limited banking news but no clear announcements of capital preservation measures or dividend suspensions by major European banks. Articles mention Deutsche Pfandbriefbank losses and Erste Group challenges, but no specific capital p
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 39%). WARNING: HG and SI appear to be ETF proxies, not actual commodity futures prices. March 19 copper $28.21, silver $15.05, ratio = 1.87. April 18 copper $32.03, silver $15.00, ratio = 2.14. Ratio increased from 1.87 to 2.14, moving away from target. However, both ratios are far below 120 threshold. Ac
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 10%). WTI crude oil (CL) price data from 2026-03-18 to 2026-04-17: Highest close was $87.52 on creation date, then declined. Price range: $83.13-$87.52. Never approached $130. Actual peak: $87.52, Required: $130, $87.52 < $130 therefore threshold NOT met. Also failed direction test as oil declined from re
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 66%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 75%). Using UCO as WTI 3x leveraged ETF proxy. Entry was £34.62. UCO price history from March 8-April 7 shows multiple days above target: March 12 close $39.87, March 13 close $40.26, March 16 close $39.00, March 17 close $40.86, March 18 close $42.94, March 19 close $41.80, March 20 close $42.95, March 2
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 56%). Web search found no evidence of G7 sanctions announcements targeting Iranian energy infrastructure or IRGC entities within the evidence window 2026-03-27 to 2026-04-10. Found 4 results but none mentioned new sanctions - only peace talks and diplomatic negotiations. Actual: 0 announcements, Required:
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 19%). No evidence found of major European banks (Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Santander, UniCredit) announcing credit loss provisions or risk assessments related to Middle East/energy sector exposure during March 11 - April 10, 2026 period. Web search within evidence window returned 0 results for relevant
Resolved as a partial (forecast at 59%). Data-resolved: USD/MYR moved from 3.92 to 3.97 (1.47%) during 2026-03-11 to 2026-04-10. Target: above 4.75. Target not reached. High was 4.05.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 72%). Data-resolved: USDJPY moved from 157.82 to 158.74 (0.58%) during 2026-03-09 to 2026-04-08. Target: below 140. Target not reached. Low was 157.28.
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 72%). EURJPY current price on April 7, 2026: 184.305. Historical data shows EURJPY traded consistently above 182 throughout the prediction window from March 8 to April 7, 2026. All daily closes ranged from 182.4579 (March 16) to 184.341 (March 25), with no trading days below 158. Counted trading days belo
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 72%). Bitcoin price data from March 8-April 7, 2026 shows highest close was $74,861.09 on March 16. Maximum intraday high was $75,988.40 on March 17. Bitcoin never approached $100,000 during the prediction window, trading primarily in $65,000-$75,000 range. Count of days above $100,000: 0 days. Actual: 0
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 15%). Web search for OPEC+ emergency production quota announcements during March 21-April 4, 2026 returned no results. No evidence found of any OPEC+ member countries announcing emergency production quota reviews or unilateral output decisions during the specified period. Actual announcements: 0, Required
Resolved as a miss (forecast at 58%). Calculating daily Brent-WTI spreads from price data: March 10: $87.80-$83.45=$4.35, March 11: $91.98-$87.25=$4.73, March 12: $100.46-$95.73=$4.73, March 13: $103.14-$98.71=$4.43. Most trading days showed spreads between $3-5, but none reached $5 or above consistently. The spread actually narrowed in
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 33%). Evidence Window March 28-April 4, 2026: Multiple sources confirm Iranian strikes during the window. BBC reports 'US and Israel attack Iran' (Apr 3), suggesting active conflict. Institute for Study of War provides Iran Updates (Apr 1, Apr 2). New York Times reports '12 U.S. Troops Injured in Attack o
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 39%). Multiple G7 energy security announcements found during March 21-April 4, 2026 evidence window: 1) Japan announced 2nd batch of strategic oil reserves release on March 26, 2026 (Anadolu Ajansı); 2) G7 finance ministers announced coordinated action to stabilize energy markets on March 30-31, 2026 (Nik
Resolved as a partial (forecast at 10%). Data-resolved: ILS moved from 20.16 to 19.79 (-1.86%) during 2026-03-20 to 2026-04-03. Target: below 3.55. Target not reached. Low was 19.73.
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The Guardian
The president also claimed that the media unfairly blamed him for high prices less than 24 hours into his second term
NewsIran's Revolutionary Guards 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham
The Guardian
UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident Andy Burnham said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were "almost cer
NewsInside The Secret Russian-Iranian Military-Energy-Pipeline Laundering Machine
OilPrice
As has been proven time and time again in multiple scenarios: 'Where there's a will, there's a way around any sanctions' and, despite looming deadlines to end all Russian oil and gas imports -- with p
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 3%
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by December 31, 2026?" at 14%
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Resolved as a miss (forecast at 53%). [basis: absence] GDELT search failed (service unavailable). Two differently phrased web searches for (1) Israel–Iran direct strikes on military/nuclear sites and (2) reciprocal missiles or air raids during the window returned no official- or wire-tier report of the specified completed exchange. Resu
Resolved as expired (forecast at 17%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation evidence.
The Guardian
President tells Texas rally crowd that Iran, which has no nuclear weapons, 'would use it' to attack US cities
NewsHow a Small Business Got Entangled in U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil
New York Times
The case of a small Malaysian shipping agency illustrates the challenges Washington faces in its effort to stanch the flow of Iranian oil.
Resolved as expired (forecast at 27%). Auto-expired: 7+ days past deadline without confirmation evidence.
NewsWar on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
Al Jazeera
NewsIran's Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
New York Times
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
NewsIran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Al Jazeera
OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 2%
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 3%
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OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by December 31, 2026?" at 13%
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NewsOil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions
OilPrice
Crude oil prices ticked higher today, after dipping on Tuesday, following reports that President Trump has no intention of easing sanction pressure on Iran, which has decimated exports from one of OPE
OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by December 31, 2026?" at 14%
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OddsPolymarket: " Iran agrees to end enrichment of uranium by December 31?" at 10%
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NewsIran Talks Take the Heat Out of the Oil Rally
OilPrice
Oil prices ease as renewed Iran talks and recovering Saudi exports temper supply fears. Europe's LNG Buying Spree Comes With the Clock Ticking - Europe is finally ramping up imports of liquefied natur
NewsUS-Iran talks in New York: What's the latest?
Al Jazeera
NewsTrump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions - US politics live
The Guardian
President uses social media post to deny reports that he was willing to ease sanctions in return for 'concrete' steps over its nuclear program
OddsPolymarket: "US-Iran Final Nuclear Deal by October 31, 2026?" at 4%
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Reuters
NewsUS to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says
SCMP
US President Donald Trump's administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions programme on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and I
NewsUS sanctions on Iran's aviation industry make travel less predictable as countries cancel flights
Deutsche Welle
The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights.
NewsOfficials say mediators are still working with Iran and the U.S. on a possible deal
Washington Times
Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expecte
The Guardian
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NewsOil Prices Jump 3% on Rekindled War Fears
OilPrice
Crude oil prices started the week with a jump after President Trump rejected a peace deal proposal tabled by Iran last week at the UN General Assembly. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading
Axios
NewsIran says it's ready for 'doomsday' onslaught of U.S. attacks after Trump rejects ceasefire deal
Washington Times
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran won't back down on the terms of its ceasefire offer, "even if it comes to a doomsday war."
NEXUS forecast: 31% probability, resolves by 2026-10-12.
NEXUS forecast: 53% probability, resolves by 2026-10-11.
NEXUS forecast: 59% probability, resolves by 2026-10-11.
NEXUS forecast: 23% probability, resolves by 2026-10-10.
NEXUS forecast: 25% probability, resolves by 2026-10-07.
NEXUS forecast: 15% probability, resolves by 2026-10-07.
NEXUS forecast: 46% probability, resolves by 2026-10-07.
NEXUS forecast: 51% probability, resolves by 2026-10-07.
Resolved as a hit (forecast at 60%). Counting days from Brent price history where close was above $82: March 10 ($87.80), March 11 ($91.98), March 12 ($100.46), March 13 ($103.14), March 16 ($100.21), March 17 ($103.42), March 18 ($107.38), March 19 ($108.65), March 20 ($112.19), March 24 ($104.49), March 25 ($102.22), March 26 ($108.0