WS #12500
US airstrikes hit Iran for ninth consecutive night; Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards Jordan; Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia; over 100 US service members injured. Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, appoints John Healey as Chancellor; Healey expected to prioritize defense spending. Strait of Hormuz traffic remains minimal; Houthi embargo on Saudi Arabia threatens Red Sea shipping; oil prices elevated with WTI near $83 and Brent near $89. Aggressive call buying in XOM ($12M) and HD ($12M); aggressive put buying in ISRG ($16M), indicating bullish energy/home improvement and bearish medtech positioning.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
US airstrikes hit Iran for ninth consecutive night; Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards Jordan; Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia; over 100 US service members injured.
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, appoints John Healey as Chancellor; Healey expected to prioritize defense spending.
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains minimal; Houthi embargo on Saudi Arabia threatens Red Sea shipping; oil prices elevated with WTI near $83 and Brent near $89.
Aggressive call buying in XOM ($12M) and HD ($12M); aggressive put buying in ISRG ($16M), indicating bullish energy/home improvement and bearish medtech positioning.