WS #11751

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No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The US-Iran conflict narrative remains stable with no new strikes or diplomatic breakthroughs reported. The AI/semiconductor rally continues without fresh catalysts. No counter-signals or non-dominant-narrative developments have emerged.

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Key developments

  • US-Iran Conflict: US strikes Iran, Iran retaliates on US bases; CNN reports no new US strikes, Platner delays ceasefire
  • Micron announces $250B US investment plan through 2035, China reportedly eases H200 chip restrictions
  • Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI coding model, explores cloud business to monetize AI infrastructure
  • Starbucks building in-house AI tools to replace Microsoft and IBM software, targeting $2B savings
  • Private credit defaults hit all-time high, signaling stress in alternative lending
World state #11751: US-Iran Conflict Escalation and De-escalation Signals, Semiconductor and AI Infrastructure Surge, Private Credit Defaults Hit All-Time High · River