
03/31/2026 | 24-Hour Financial Brief 🇺🇸 S&P 500 nears technical correction after five consecutive weeks of declines; VIX rises; crude oil surpasses $100, with energy stocks providing rare support; semiconductor sector closes lower again on Monday; hedge fund managers trigger rally, causing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to surge over 30% in a single day. ₿ Bitcoin’s safe-haven status is under renewed debate; Square enables BTC payments; Bitmine makes significant purchases of ETH.

