# Federal Reserve

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-11-03**: Midterm Elections — Final outcome of affordability politics and legislative shifts impacting sector margins.
- **2026-Q3**: Fed Leadership Transition — Potential reset of central bank operations as leadership changes loom.
- **2026-06-16**: Fed Meeting Starts Under Warsh — New Chairman Kevin Warsh presides over his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting; rate decision expected June 17.
- **2026-06-15**: 100 Days of War; G7 Summit — The war reaches 100 days. US President Trump attends G7 summit in France, with peace negotiations as a central agenda item.
- **2026-Q2**: Supreme Court Tariff Rulings — Anticipated judicial decisions expected to further disrupt international trade policy.
- **2026-03-19**: Planet Labs Earnings — Planet Labs releases Q4 results showing a widening loss despite its role in the GEOINT sector.
- **2026-03-19**: Compass-Zillow Resolution — Compass officially drops its legal action against Zillow following rule changes.
- **2026-03-18**: Fed Commentary — Jerome Powell's hawkish stance on inflation triggers a sharp decline in U.S. stocks and Treasuries.
- **2026-03-18**: Arizona vs. Kalshi — Arizona state authorities file criminal charges against Kalshi over event-based betting.
- **2026-03-08**: Morgan Stanley Report Released — Monica Guerra and Daniel Kohen identify 7 political risks for the 2026 market cycle.
- **2026-03-07**: Iran War Begins — Conflict erupts, immediately impacting global energy markets and prompting defense posture reviews worldwide.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### SpaceX Stock Below $135 IPO: A 40% Plunge Reshapes Space Funding Outlook
2026-07-15 18:13:19 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

SpaceX shares sank below their $135 IPO price for the first time, erasing over $800 billion in market value from the record peak. This reversal could signal a chill in investor enthusiasm for commercial space ventures, potentially impacting funding availability for the sector. The decline, driven by fading hype and macro headwinds, raises questions about valuation sustainability for high-growth space companies.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-drop-space-funding-implications

### 100 Days of Iran War: Space & Defense on Edge as 40% of Global GDP Stalls
2026-06-15 01:35:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

As the Iran war passes 100 days, central banks controlling 40% of world GDP are hitting pause, leaving space and defense markets in limbo. The Fed and BOE hold rates, awaiting peace talks, while BoJ diverges with a likely hike. Defense budgets and space investments hang on geopolitical and monetary signals.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iran-war-100-days-space-defense-central-banks-40-percent-gdp

### Global Economy Braces for Impact Following US-Israel Strike on Iran
2026-03-22 04:05:45 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Three weeks after a joint US-Israel military operation against Iran, the global economy is facing a synchronized downturn across manufacturing and services. Surging energy prices and disrupted shipping lanes have forced central banks to pivot toward hawkish policies, stalling hopes for interest rate cuts in 2026.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/west-asia-conflict-global-economic-ripple-effects

### Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi; Planet Labs Q4 Loss Widens
2026-03-20 00:12:01 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 9

Arizona has initiated criminal proceedings against prediction market Kalshi over alleged illegal betting, marking a major escalation in state-level oversight of financial derivatives. Simultaneously, satellite imagery leader Planet Labs reported a widening Q4 loss amid a broader market downturn triggered by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/arizona-kalshi-charges-planet-labs-q4-loss

### Morgan Stanley Warns of 2026 Political Volatility Impacting Defense Markets
2026-03-09 00:26:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Morgan Stanley has identified seven critical political risks ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that threaten to disrupt market stability across key sectors, including defense and aerospace. These risks, ranging from Supreme Court rulings on tariffs to shifts in Federal Reserve leadership, signal a period of heightened policy-driven volatility for institutional investors.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/morgan-stanley-political-risks-2026-defense

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