Geopolitical Tensions Peak as Iran Talks Stall and Pentagon Issues AI Ultimatum
Stock Market News·2026-02-26 15:08

Key TakeawaysIran-US nuclear talks in Geneva have collapsed after Washington insisted on a "zero enrichment" policy, sparking immediate fears of a U.S. military strike and a rush by Gulf petrostates to export crude.The Pentagon has issued a "best and final" offer to Anthropic for unrestricted military use of its AI, warning the company could lose its government contracts or face "supply chain risk" designations by Friday.UK Gilt yields have plunged to multi-month lows, with the 10-year yield hitting its low ...