WS #5943

The primary signal in this window is the escalation of US-Iran tensions, with multiple sources corroborating: Trump cancels peace talks, Iran's foreign minister plans visits to Pakistan and Russia, and the US Treasury freezes $344 million in crypto linked to Iran. This is highly significant for energy markets, as it threatens oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, a Somali pirate attack on an oil tanker adds to geopolitical risk in energy shipping. On the corporate side, ServiceNow's CEO highlights AI-driven demand, a positive signal for tech. The US court ruling allowing Texas to arrest and deport migrants is a domestic political development with potential economic implications. Most other items are noise: sports, celebrity news, local crime, and routine health warnings.