Satellite images, tanker tracking, and prediction markets: The data hedge funds are using to invest during a war

Satellite images of strikes from data companies like Vantor are being used by hedge funds.

Vantor

• Hedge funds are desperate for intel about the Middle East.
• The strikes on Iran by the US and Israel have sent shockwaves through global markets.
• Data intelligence firm Neudata sent a rundown of vendors that could provide on-the-ground info.

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