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And just like that — there’s light at the end of the tunnel… Earlier this morning, Trump announced via Truth Social that he was in the early stages of striking a deal with China to stop the flow of weapons headed into Iran. In return, Trump is ordering the US Navy to end its blockade of Iranian ports, providing a much-needed offramp that could soon lead to de-escalation, and ending a conflict that still has yet to really begin.

And just like that — there’s light at the end of the tunnel… Earlier this morning, Trump announced via Truth Social that he was in the early stages of striking a deal with China to stop the flow of weapons headed into Iran. In return, Trump is ordering the US Navy to end its blockade of Iranian ports, providing a much-needed offramp that could soon lead to de-escalation, and ending a conflict that still has yet to really begin.

Last night, Donald Trump ramped up the pressure … and Iran finally agreed to a ceasefire… Both sides are still working out the terms, with leaders stating their eagerness to bring this conflict to a close. But regardless of exactly when or howthis conflict ends, it’s already had a massive impact on our global supply chain — especially when it comes to commodities like oil and gas. This is going to have a knock-on impact across a vast swath of the economy, and it’s important that investors are prepared.

April 1 isn’t just April Fool’s Day… This year, in 2026, April 1 marks the kickoff date for sweeping changes to the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aka “food stamps.” As of today, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to spend the money on junk food like candy, soda, and other sweetened/processed foods. It’s a move to curb obesity, reduce our collective junk food intake, and insure that food assistance money is actually being spent on nutritious options.

Hello, and welcome back to Capitol Gains Trader! The 2026 midterm elections are still more than seven months away, but they’re already dominating discourse and political headlines as the Iran conflict begins to wind down. The prevailing narrative right now is that Trump is toast! Stick a fork in him, he’s done.