Monday 30 March 2026
The Mighty Headlines
Economics: Brent crude set for monthly record gain of around 51 per cent
Business and markets: Anthropic set for IPO as early as October
Foreign Affairs: Houthis hit Israel and more US troops arrive in Middle East
Security and intelligence: Attack on Bank of America in Paris foiled
Domestic politics: New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Home Office
The Mighty Stats
FTSE = 9,967.35 (down 0.048%)
S&P 500 = 6,368.85 (down 1.67%)
Nasdaq = 20,948.36 (down 2.15%)
Stoxx 600 = 575.30 (down 0.95%)
£1 = $1.33 / €1.15
Lab / Con / Reform = 16 / 18 / 24 per cent (Find Out Now, 26-27 March)
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The Mighty Detail
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Economics: The price of Brent crude oil is set for a record monthly gain in March. It has increased by 51 per cent this month – higher than the previous record where it rose by 46 per cent following Sadam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Brent crude oil was worth $112.57 a barrel on Friday.
Business and markets: It is being reported that Anthropic, the American AI company, could be listed on the stock market as early as October.
The company, which was founded in 2021 and runs the “Claude” AI chatbot, is valued at around $380 billion.
Foreign Affairs: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday, marking their entry into the conflict. Around 3,500 additional US military personnel have also now arrived in the Middle East and there are reports that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran.
It is not clear if President Trump has yet approved these plans.
Security and intelligence: Three people have been in arrested in Paris after a suspected bomb attack was foiled on Bank of America’s headquarters in the city. France’s Interior Minister indicated that the attack could be linked to Iran and its proxies.
Domestic politics: Gareth Davies has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. Davies takes on the role previously filled by Dame Antonia Romeo, who was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary last month.
The Mighty Calendar
What’s happening today?
G7 Finance and Energy Ministers meet to discuss the Iran war
Syria’s President al-Sharaa visits Germany
Lookahead to tomorrow
India public holiday (Mahavir Jayanti)
England vs Japan football friendly, Wembley Stadium
French Senate debates a social media ban for children under the age of 15
UK GDP data (Q4 2025)
Eurozone CPI inflation data (March) – set to rise from 1.9% to 2.5%
Company results for: Raspberry Pi
The Mighty Finale
🌤️Weather today
Largely dry in England but light rain possible in the northwest in the morning. High of 12C and low of 6C in London. Dry in Belfast. Light rain possible in Edinburgh in the morning.
✏️Life coaching quote of the day
“If you've got enough money to solve the problem, you don't have the problem.” – Dan Sullivan, business coach
Mighty takeaway: How can you spend the money you have to make your life easier?
That’s it for this Monday morning. We’ll see you on Wednesday.
Bye!
The Mighty Memo team
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