Notes in the Margin

Oil prices hovered around $90 per barrel: "Seven nations are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss a possible joint release of stockpiles to help ease the supply disruption."

President Trump said on Sunday that any decision to end the war with Iran would be a “mutual” one made with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hegseth in March 8 interview: "what I want your viewers to understand is this is only just the beginning."

61% of unaffiliated voters oppose. Once again, Republicans overwhelmingly support war, and endless federal spending to continue it.  

"Trump's war on Iran has left Russia is in the catbird seat while trust regarding Washington's role in the negotiations is at critical lows."

A classified report from the Nat'l Intelligence Council has found that even a large-scale US assault on Iran is unlikely to produce regime change.

"Analysts have warned that the sell-off in Japanese bonds could lead to higher US Treasury yields and discourage investors from buying U.S. bonds."

The footage would appear to contradict US President Donald Trump’s claim that it was an Iranian missile that hit the school.

Asked about plans for a military draft, White House spokesman Leavitt said: “President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table.”

FT: "Donald Trump’s decision not to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve drained by his predecessor Joe Biden has left consumers exposed to an oil price shock."