Iran doesn’t move oil prices — it changes volatility. This blog explains how the Iranian rial acts as a stress signal, why geopolitical headlines create spikes not trends, and what traders can learn from the 2019 Strait of Hormuz episode.

Kalshi is the first fully regulated U.S. exchange built for trading real-world events — from inflation levels to policy decisions. In this blog, we explore what Kalshi is, who founded it, why it’s dominating financial headlines, and what event markets mean for traders looking to hedge macro risk with more precision.