April 6 — What Matters Today (Live Updates)

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Latest updates at the top:

Gold is fighting a “double bearish” headwind: sticky inflation keeps the Fed hawkish, while the USD is sucking all the oxygen out of the safe-haven room.

Pentagon cancels scheduled press conference tomorrow

ADVISOR TO IRAN’S GHALIBAF: TRUMP HAS ABOUT 20 HOURS TO EITHER SURRENDER TO IRAN OR HIS ALLIES WILL RETURN TO THE STONE AGE; WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN

Oil is just hanging here near the highs waiting for something to happen


 

US and Iran positions remain too far apart for a ceasefire before President Trump’s deadline, WSJ reports.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimons Annual Letter to Shareholders Warns of the Dangers Facing NYC Under Mamdani
https://www.yourdestinationnow.com/2026/04/jpmorgan-chase-ceo-jamie-dimons-annual.html

She was in active labor and refused a C-section. The hospital took her to court.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/04/06/patient-labor-court-refusing-c-section/89481938007/
Tomorrow is gonna be a very ugly day for humanity

BREAKING: Iran has delivered its highly anticipated “10-point” response to the US’ “15-point peace plan.”

Iran’s 10-point plan includes:

1. Guarantee that Iran will not be attacked again
2. Permanent end to the war, not just a ceasefire
3. End to Israeli strikes in Lebanon
4. Lifting of all US sanctions on Iran
5. End to all regional fighting against Iranian allies
6. In return, Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz
7. Iran would impose a Hormuz fee of $2 million per ship
8. Iran would split these fees with Oman
9. Iran to provide rules for safe passage through Hormuz
10. Iran to use Hormuz fees for reconstruction instead of reparations

President Trump’s “deadline” for a peace deal with Iran is 25 hours away.
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2041292793063121380

Steve Bannon set to be CLEARED as Supreme Court makes bombshell ruling


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15709791/Steve-Bannon-set-CLEARED-Supreme-Court-makes-bombshell-ruling.html?ito=social-facebook

Iran just threatened its neighbors:
If Iranian energy infrastructure is struck, the entire region will be plunged into darkness and all options are on the table.

Trump demands media outlet name the source who leaked details on Iran rescue operation or face jail time.

Photo of LA home where Soleimani niece was living.

Trump says Iranian civilians want America to unleash military power, as he threatens to wipe out “every power plant” and leave no bridges standing.
Seriously, what citizen in their right mind would want such a thing?

Trump throws shade at Germany — then (hilariously) announces he will run for President of Venezuela after 2028.

Trump calls Iranians very good bullshit artists after 47 years of fooling previous presidents.

Trump details daring 155-aircraft rescue of downed bloodied airman while vowing to jail ‘leaker’ who almost blew up rescue plan: ‘God was watching’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15710345/Trump-reveals-155-aircraft-involved-daring-rescue-airman-scrambled-cliff-faces-treating-wounds-contacted-US-forces-special-beeper.html

AI Singer Now Occupies ELEVEN Spots on ITUNES Singles Chart!

Do you think the dot-com bubble burst because the internet wasn’t useful?
AI can be just as real and still end the same way.

Trump | I’m very upset with a certain group of people.
https://x.com/Acyn/status/2041174948274942068

TRUMP: IRAN COULD BE ELIMINATED IN A SINGLE NIGHT, POSSIBLY TUESDAY EVENING

‘I have 100 percent support from the base.’
‘The Iranian people are unhappy when we stop bombing.’
‘If it were up to me I would keep the oil.’
‘Iranian people will fight back as soon they can get weapons.’
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1AxRnamVpgkxl

TRUMP: COULD HAPPEN WHERE VANCE HOLDS IN PERSON TALKS WITH IRAN IN COMING DAYS

Trump: ‘We have some helicopters with lots of bullet holes in them right now.’

Trump says Iran has not taken the chances given to end the conflict and warns they will pay a “big price” for current escalation.

The 5-Minute Rule: Why Your ‘Toilet Scroll’ Is Increasing Your Haemorrhoid Risk By 46%

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

Institutional flow shifts to QQQ 580 strike puts with over 143,000 contracts traded as the index struggles with the 593 resistance. (intel)
Smart money is aggressively buying insurance for a “Black Wednesday” scenario if the Tuesday 8:00 PM deadline passes without a deal.

IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz has undergone “irreversible strategic changes” and will never return to its previous status.

Trump labels Iran’s 10-point counter-proposal “significant but not good enough” while maintaining the Tuesday ultimatum. Either the White House is preparing for a final diplomatic pivot, or this is the last “polite” message before the kinetic phase begins.

Study warns AI chatbots amplify foreign propaganda by generating reports based on more propaganda

Iran has rejected the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal, making clear it wants a permanent end to the war, not a temporary pause.

They request:

– Safe passage agreement in the Strait of Hormuz
– Lifting of sanctions
– Reparations for reconstruction

Source: IRNA
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2041168984226070790

Iran threatens Trump with ‘devastating, widespread’ retaliations following his expletive-filled vow to hit the country’s power plants

President sends message to Supreme Court.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116355984273646320
Trump’s Call for a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is Irresponsible, Wasteful, and Unrealistic

U.S. OFFICIAL TELLS ME IRAN SENT ON MONDAY A 10-POINT RESPONSE FOR THE PROPOSAL TO END THE WAR. THE U.S. OFFICIAL SAID THE RESPONSE WAS “MAXIMALIST” AND UNCLEAR IF IT WILL ALLOW MOVING FORWARD TO A DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION – AXIOS REPORTER

BREAKING: IRAN REJECTS A CEAESFIRE IN REPLY TO US VIA PAKISTAN: IRNA
IRAN DEMANDS PERMANENT END TO WAR IN REPLY TO US: IRNA

YEAH $SPY DUMP MAY COMING FINALLY!
If now $SPX goes below 6580 and it doesn’t bounce back quickly to 6600. WE ARE DOOMED
https://x.com/stockdatamarket/status/2041155479297007913

‘There is still a good chance, but if they don’t make a deal, I am blowing up everything over there.’

NEW: White House confirms Trump has not signed off on the 45-day ceasefire plan. A senior official told CBS it is “one of many ideas” and added “Operation Epic Fury continues.”
The accord does not actually reopen Hormuz in phase one. The demands do not overlap. There was no version of this both sides could sign.
https://x.com/HormuzLetter/status/2041140932876091478

NO US-IRAN DEAL ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS EXPECTED.
PREDICTION MARKETS ARE PRICING IN ONLY A 16% CHANCE OF IT.
SOMETHING EXTREMELY BAD IS COMING ON TUESDAY…
https://x.com/DefiWimar/status/2041112571453841465

Breaking: Ceasefire talks emerge as Trump’s “hell” deadline nears.
Feels like negotiations under pressure, not real de-escalation.

Israel launched a wave of strikes against regime targets in Tehran as Iran dismisses a temporary ceasefire proposal.

Breaking: Dimon says Iran war may push inflation and rates higher.
Market pricing the exact opposite right now.

Breaking: Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
So what exactly is the off-ramp now?