{"id":60225,"date":"2026-03-26T18:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:38:30","slug":"trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Claims Military Victory in Iran as Anthropic Eyes $60B IPO"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Market_Volatility\" >Geopolitical Tensions and Market Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#Anthropic_Eyes_Massive_Q4_Public_Debut\" >Anthropic Eyes Massive Q4 Public Debut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#American_Airlines_Overhauls_In-Flight_Experience\" >American Airlines Overhauls In-Flight Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#Monetary_Policy_and_Global_Trade\" >Monetary Policy and Global Trade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-claims-military-victory-in-iran-as-anthropic-eyes-60b-ipo\/60225\/#Russias_War_Budget_Strains\" >Russia\u2019s War Budget Strains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Trump claims a total &quot;military victory&quot; over Iran<\/strong>, granting Tehran a <strong>10-day extension<\/strong> to negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz while warning that the U.S. knows the location of remaining leaders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI startup Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a Q4 IPO<\/strong> that could raise over <strong>$60 billion<\/strong>, marking one of the largest public debuts in tech history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>) is in talks with SpaceX Starlink and Amazon (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>)<\/strong> to overhaul its in-flight internet and is considering the reinstatement of seatback screens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warns that the Iran conflict has heightened inflation risks<\/strong>, suggesting the war&#39;s impact on energy prices may outweigh concerns regarding the labor market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vladimir Putin is pressuring Russian oligarchs to contribute to the state budget<\/strong> as the escalating costs of the Ukraine war strain the Kremlin\u2019s finances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Tensions_and_Market_Volatility\"><\/span>Geopolitical Tensions and Market Volatility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President Trump announced on Thursday that the United States has already won the war with Iran <strong>&quot;militarily,&quot;<\/strong> claiming that the Iranian Navy and communications infrastructure have been effectively <strong>&quot;knocked out.&quot;<\/strong> Despite the declaration of victory, the administration has granted Iran a <strong>10-day extension<\/strong> to resolve the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has caused <em>Asian stocks to brace for a sharp drop<\/em> as uncertainty lingers.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Johnson echoed a preference for diplomacy, stating that the current situation can be resolved <strong>without the deployment of ground forces<\/strong>. Meanwhile, Trump characterized French President Emmanuel Macron as a &quot;friend&quot; but criticized him for not being <strong>&quot;fast enough&quot;<\/strong> to deploy naval assets to the region. The U.S. has reaffirmed that it does not strictly require the Strait of Hormuz for its own energy needs, though it remains a <em>critical chokepoint for global oil markets<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anthropic_Eyes_Massive_Q4_Public_Debut\"><\/span>Anthropic Eyes Massive Q4 Public Debut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm backed by tech giants like Amazon (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>) and Alphabet (<a href=\"\/stock\/GOOGL\">GOOGL<\/a>), is reportedly in discussions to go public as early as <strong>Q4 2026<\/strong>. Bankers involved in the process expect the company to raise over <strong>$60 billion<\/strong> in the offering, which would represent a landmark moment for the AI sector. The move comes as <em>investor appetite for generative AI remains robust<\/em>, despite broader macroeconomic volatility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Airlines_Overhauls_In-Flight_Experience\"><\/span>American Airlines Overhauls In-Flight Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>) is looking to significantly upgrade its passenger experience through potential partnerships with <strong>SpaceX\u2019s Starlink<\/strong> and <strong>Amazon\u2019s (<a href=\"\/stock\/AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>)<\/strong> satellite internet services. In a reversal of recent industry trends, the carrier is also considering <strong>reinstating seatback screens<\/strong> on its narrow-body fleet to better compete with rivals offering premium entertainment options. The shift reflects a <em>growing emphasis on high-speed connectivity<\/em> as a primary differentiator for major airlines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monetary_Policy_and_Global_Trade\"><\/span>Monetary Policy and Global Trade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated on Thursday that <strong>inflation is now more at risk than jobs<\/strong> due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Cook noted that the war-driven &quot;oil shock&quot; is complicating the Fed&#39;s path toward interest rate cuts, <em>prompting traders to scale back bets on further easing in 2026<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>On the trade front, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the current state of <strong>China-U.S. trade relations<\/strong>. While both sides expressed a desire for stability, the discussions occurred against a backdrop of <em>mounting global economic turmoil and protectionist pressures<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Russias_War_Budget_Strains\"><\/span>Russia\u2019s War Budget Strains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has reportedly asked the country\u2019s wealthiest oligarchs to make <strong>voluntary contributions<\/strong> to the national budget. The request follows a report from the <em>Financial Times<\/em> highlighting that the costs of the Ukraine war have surged to unsustainable levels. This move signals that the Kremlin is seeking <strong>alternative funding sources<\/strong> to plug a widening deficit as sanctions and military expenditures continue to weigh on the Russian economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways President Trump claims a total &quot;military victory&quot; over Iran, granting Tehran a 10-day extension to negotiate over the 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