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• United Airlines Holdings (UAL) announced plans to reduce scheduled capacity by approximately 5% in the second and third quarters of 2026, citing economic pressures. • The airline's stock fell 1.95% in pre-market trading on Monday following the capacity reduction announcement. • The move reflects broader market concerns about supply chain disruptions and financial contagion stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs impacting corporate profitability.

• American Airlines integrated Google AI forecasts into its flight planning on a trial basis to suggest routes avoiding contrail-forming areas or altitude changes. • The technology significantly reduces contrails that trap heat, presented as a cost-effective, scalable climate solution for aviation amid industry pressure. • Announced Thursday, this collaboration highlights AI's role in sustainable aviation practices for US carriers.

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Institutional investors and hedge funds executed defensive portfolio adjustments on Friday, March 13, 2026, reducing exposure ahead of the weekend due to escalating geopolitical risks in the Persian Gulf region and growing stress in the global private credit market. The Nasdaq declined 1.78% to 22,111 and the Dow dropped 1.56% to 46,777 as surging oil prices and Iran-related fears triggered broad risk-off sentiment across markets. Market observers noted that sophisticated investors remained in defensive positions pending clarity on the Strait of Hormuz, with key monitoring points including tanker traffic, Sunday night oil futures, and potential ceasefire negotiations. The S&P 500 has fallen approximately 3% for the month of March, placing the index in negative territory for the year.

On March 13, 2026, institutional investors, hedge funds, and traders quietly cut risk positions before US markets closed for the weekend, amid escalating Persian Gulf conflict and Strait of Hormuz uncertainties. This defensive shift reflects pressures from geopolitical risks, hedge fund losses, and stress in global private credit markets, unrelated to recession or earnings. Key weekend indicators include tanker traffic, Sunday oil futures, US naval moves, and ceasefire talks, with S&P 500 futures reaction signaling Monday's open. Smart money remains cautious until Hormuz clarity emerges.