WS #12208
US missile strikes near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, drone interceptions over Erbil, and Iraq suspends crude oil flows after drone crashes into tanker, escalating conflict but oil prices remain muted due to China demand drop. Energy IPOs raise $12.6B in H1 2026, highest since 1999, as investors seek plays on AI data center power demand; Standard Nuclear and Csquare IPOs indicate strong appetite for AI-related energy infrastructure.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
US missile strikes near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, drone interceptions over Erbil, and Iraq suspends crude oil flows after drone crashes into tanker, escalating conflict but oil prices remain muted due to China demand drop.
Energy IPOs raise $12.6B in H1 2026, highest since 1999, as investors seek plays on AI data center power demand; Standard Nuclear and Csquare IPOs indicate strong appetite for AI-related energy infrastructure.