WS #12972
No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant signals from the previous synthesis (US-Iran escalation, oil price surge, KOSPI crash, chip selloff, Russia sanctions bill) remain unchanged with no new data points, counter-signals, or de-escalation. The narrative arc is STABLE — the geopolitical and tech selloff themes continue without fresh catalysts.
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Key developments
- Iran launches ballistic missiles at US forces; US-Saudi airstrikes hit Iran-aligned targets in Iraq
- Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz management, insists on Iranian control
- Oil prices surge over $3/barrel on Middle East escalation
- South Korea KOSPI plunges 8% as chip stocks collapse on AI investment doubts
- US Senate advances Graham sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers with up to 100% tariffs
- Teradyne (TER) rallies 9% pre-market on Q2 beat, AI chip testing demand
- Apple market cap surpasses $5 trillion, reclaims top spot from Nvidia
- Ukraine drones hit Rosneft refinery in Ryazan and Lukoil refinery in Perm