WS #6559

From 500 msgs · 5 key-dev

No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant US-Iran Strait of Hormuz narrative continues to escalate with no counter-signals or de-escalation. Intel's Apple processor talks and GameStop's eBay bid remain unchanged. No new data points to report.

Key developments

  • Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed at its discretion; US military sinks Iranian boats
  • Ukraine drone strikes halt processing at Kirishi oil refinery (400k bpd) near St. Petersburg
  • Intel surges over 12% on Apple chip manufacturing talks
  • Michael Burry sells entire GameStop stake, warns of excessive leverage in eBay bid
  • US New Home Sales for March beat expectations at 682K vs 652K est.