WS #13174
No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant US-Iran conflict narrative remains unchanged, with no new escalation or de-escalation signals. The MAG7 divergence (Amazon surge vs Apple decline) also shows no new data points. The UN ceasefire call and Polymarket ceasefire trades remain the only counter-signals, but they have not gained new traction. Overall, the situation is stable relative to the previous synthesis.
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Key developments
- Iran attacks US-escorted tankers in Strait of Hormuz; traffic collapses 77%
- US plans strikes on Iran nuclear site and energy infrastructure over weekend
- Amazon surges 15%+ on blowout Q2; Microsoft rallies 15.5% on strong cloud guidance
- Apple plunges ~9-10% on weak revenue outlook and component shortages
- St. Louis Fed's Musalem signals preference for 25bp rate hike; Treasury yields spike
- Japan confirms $14B euro reserve intervention to support yen
- Russian missile attack kills three in Kyiv; North Korean missile kills family in Ukraine