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The S&P 500 fell sharply after volatile trading. Entrata is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Macro & Policy Japan may intervene to buy yen amid speculation. Ecuador eyes a $4B bond sale. Economic Impacts Oil prices surged past $110 a barrel, triggering global market turmoil. Saudis offered prompt crude supply as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts flows. Asian markets tumbled as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks. Geopolitical Risks The Iran war’s ramifications are likely to drag on and spread, with American consumers facing petrol price pain. Germany seeks to emulate Japan in shoring up critical minerals, pushing for joint purchasing of raw materials to reduce reliance on China. Financial Sector Bitcoin dropped to a 7-day low as oil surges on Iran war concerns. South Korean stocks slid as escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices prompted investors to further reduce risk exposure. Energy Markets Qatar LNG outage erased a 2026 supply surplus, per Morgan Stanley. China sovereign bonds slumped as oil surge fans inflation worry. Corporate News CATL’s results may widen its $120B market cap lead over BYD. PAG is said to explore sale of chicken meat producer Fengxiang. Regional Focus Indonesia’s rupiah weakened to a record low amid Middle East conflict. Chinese inflation jumped as oil adds to record holiday spending. Global Trends Gold fell amid dollar’s strength, while aluminum rose to