WS #10446

The dominant market-moving signal in this window is the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at age 100, confirmed by multiple sources (Bluesky posts citing news reports). Greenspan's 18-year tenure (1987-2006) shaped modern monetary policy, and his passing may trigger retrospective analysis of his legacy, particularly his role in the pre-2008 deregulatory environment. While not an immediate market catalyst, it could influence near-term commentary on Fed policy credibility. Separately, the US is easing oil sanctions on Iran, allowing Iranian crude to flow more freely, as reported by Bloomberg and corroborated by Bluesky posts. This counters the prevailing oil supply crisis narrative from the Hormuz disruption, potentially dampening bullish energy bets. WTI crude is down ~3% in the data. Additionally, Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minister is confirmed by multiple sources (Guardian, Bluesky), but this is a UK political event with limited direct US market impact. The Montreal police shooting (officer killed) is a tragic local event with no market implications. Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) shares rallied up to 60% on positive late-stage trial data for a depression treatment, with multiple analyst upgrades (Oppenheimer, Leerink). This is a high-significance stock-specific signal. China escalated the critical minerals war by blacklisting MP and USAR, retaliating against Pentagon blacklisting of BABA, BIDU, BYDDY. This is a significant escalation in US-China trade tensions, bearish for affected tickers and the broader tech/semiconductor sector. Chevron (CVX) signed a 20-year deal with Microsoft (MSFT) to develop a data center in oil country, potentially including a gas-fired plant, signaling a major energy-tech crossover. Netflix (NFLX) hit a 52-week low at $71.82 amid failed M&A bids, a bearish signal for the stock. SpaceX stock (SPCX) is down 10% per a Bluesky post, though unconfirmed. The Messi World Cup record is non-market noise.