Anthropic Sues Pentagon
According to TechCrunch, “Anthropic sues Defense Department over supply‑chain risk designation”, Anthropic filed federal suits after the Pentagon labeled it a supply‑chain risk and moved to restrict contractors’ use of Claude; the company says the action is unlawful and punitive — calling the move a LAWSUIT overreach. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/anthropic-sues-defense-department-over-supply-chain-risk-designation/)
Nvidia, Thinking Machines Agree Gigawatt Deal
According to NVIDIA, “NVIDIA and Thinking Machines Lab Announce Long-Term Gigawatt-Scale Strategic Partnership”, Nvidia invested in Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines and committed at least one gigawatt of Vera Rubin systems to train frontier models, underscoring the industry race for massive GIGAWATT compute. [NVIDIA](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-thinking-machines-lab/)
Dutch Agencies Warn of Messaging Hack Campaign
According to AIVD, “Russia targets Signal and WhatsApp accounts in cyber campaign”, Dutch MIVD and AIVD warned Russian‑linked actors are running a global operation to hijack Signal and WhatsApp accounts via verification‑code theft and fake support chats, advising users and officials to guard against PHISHING. [AIVD](https://english.aivd.nl/latest/news/2026/03/09/russia-targets-signal-and-whatsapp-accounts-in-cyber-campaign)
Oil shock
According to The Guardian, “Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure”, oil topped $100 on March 9, 2026, sending U.S. futures lower and stoking inflation and growth fears. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/01/oil-price-surge-iran-us-israel-strikes-markets)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/01/oil-price-surge-iran-us-israel-strikes-markets)
Treasury turbulence
According to Bloomberg, “Treasuries Sink as Oil Jump Stokes Inflation Fears: Markets Wrap”, 10‑year yields jumped as investors trimmed odds of Fed cuts and moved into the dollar and safe havens, pressuring equities. ([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/dollar-surges-as-traders-brace-for-war-impact-markets-wrap)) [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-01/dollar-surges-as-traders-brace-for-war-impact-markets-wrap)
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