Rising odds Trump moves on Panama Canal, Greenland
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Key Points:
- Prediction market traders have increased bets anticipating further international actions by President Donald Trump following a raid on Venezuela, reflecting growing confidence in his use of military force.
- The probability that Trump will attempt to "take back" the Panama Canal before 2029 rose above 35%, fueled by his previous statements about potentially using military force to control the strategic maritime route.
- Odds that the U.S. will "take control" of Greenland climbed to 38%, with related bets on purchasing part of the Danish territory rising to about 25%, indicating heightened speculation on territorial acquisitions.
- Markets also show a 54% chance that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will leave office before next year, amid rising tensions after Trump’s threats to
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