WS #6868

From 499 msgs · 8 key-dev

No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The Iran-US ceasefire narrative remains stable with no new escalations or de-escalations. Earnings season continues to be strong but no new surprises. No counter-signals or non-dominant-narrative developments emerged.

Key developments

  • Iran moves to take sovereign control of undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
  • HMS Dragon deployed to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
  • Oil inventories drawn down at record speed due to Persian Gulf disruption
  • Blowout earnings season: 82% of S&P 500 firms post Y/Y earnings growth, 88% beat estimates
  • BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings
  • Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar sworn in, ending Orbán's 16-year rule
  • Bahrain arrests 41 over alleged IRGC links
  • Hantavirus outbreak on Spain-bound cruise ship prompts evacuation