Public Markets 3d Briefing
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Stocks experienced their worst week bloomberg.com since October, with the escalating war in Iran sparking volatility. Saudi Aramco bloomberg.com shares surged as the conflict disrupted supply. Investcorp bloomberg.com closed a fund with over $1.1 billion in commitments. Western Alliance ft.com sued Jefferies over loans.
Geopolitical Impact
The war in Iran is straining oil nytimes.com and gas shipping, with the conflict disrupting global trade Charts: How The Iran Conflict is Disrupting Global Trade bloomberg.com. Emerging markets bloomberg.com saw their worst week since the pandemic's onset. India nytimes.com is turning back to Russian oil due to the conflict.
Energy Sector
Oil prices bloomberg.com have climbed due to the war, affecting consumers globally. Iraq’s oil production bloomberg.com plunged by about 60%. The U.S. wsj.com is cushioned from global shocks due to its natural gas bounty, unlike Europe.
Economic Indicators
The dollar bloomberg.com had its best week since 2024, rallying as a safe haven. US inflation bloomberg.com gauges may have diverged before the war. Czech bloomberg.com wage growth unexpectedly accelerated.
Company News
Deutsche Lufthansa wsj.com posted in-line earnings but warned of the Iran conflict's impact. Volkswagen wsj.com dealers are revolting against a new direct-to-consumer SUV sales plan. Robinhood wsj.com launched a new credit card.
Financial Markets
Bond traders bloomberg.com are piling into inflation hedges as the war drives up oil prices. Kalshi wsj.com is pouring money into deals with social-media influencers. Polymarket bloomberg.com founder said war bets face growing risks.
Policy & Regulation
Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution bloomberg.com. The Federal Trade Commission is policing companies wsj.com in a new way.
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Abandoned mines wsj.com could become data centers. The Panama Canal bloomberg.com is reporting an unexpected jump in revenue.
Technology & Media
Samsung ft.com is seeking AI deals. Disney wsj.com needs a new hit franchise.
Other Sectors
Nike’s C.E.O. nytimes.com is working to rebuild connections. The Met Opera nytimes.com is desperately seeking funds. Car insurance bills ft.com are going up.
Opinion
The President's LNG moves put America last wsj.com. The war is driven by the "arrogance of power" The ‘Arrogance of Power’ Drives War in Iran nytimes.com.
Global Markets
International Funds wsj.com have outperformed U.S. funds so far. Germany’s solar boom bloomberg.com is easing power costs.
Asia
Asian junk bonds bloomberg.com are underperforming. Philippine’s ICTSI bloomberg.com is seeking acquisitions despite the Middle East conflict. Sushiro Operator bloomberg.com shares dropped after a Beijing food probe.
Legal & Litigation
Crispin Odey ft.com is appealing the UK watchdog's decision.
Consumer Trends
A new generation wsj.com of mall rats has arrived.
Labor Market
Health care nytimes.com has become the lifeblood of the labor market.
Analysis & Predictions
Lloyd Blankfein bloomberg.com sees geopolitical risk. Goldman Sachs bloomberg.com says stocks may suffer a correction.
Cryptocurrency
A crypto coin nytimes.com is gobbling up U.S. Treasuries.
Personal Finance
Are you financially ‘prepped’ ft.com for higher inflation?
Political & Social
Gen Z-Backed Rapper nytimes.com Is on Course to Lead Nepal. The Iran war nytimes.com is shaping up as a key midterm testing ground.