WS #13966

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The dominant themes (Hormuz closure, AI infrastructure rally, CPI data) remain unchanged with no new data points or counter-signals. The situation is stable with no escalation or de-escalation signals. This window carries 6 key development(s), 3 at significance:high: Iran rejects Trump's claim of total control over Strait of Hormuz; strait remains closed; AI infrastructure trade surges: CoreWeave +19.3%, Super Micro +19%, Nebius +34%, Lumentum +13.6%; US July CPI at 3.4% YoY, in line; Fed September hike odds drop to ~40%. A further 3 development(s) sit below significance:high.

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Key developments

  • Iran rejects Trump's claim of total control over Strait of Hormuz; strait remains closed
  • AI infrastructure trade surges: CoreWeave +19.3%, Super Micro +19%, Nebius +34%, Lumentum +13.6%
  • US July CPI at 3.4% YoY, in line; Fed September hike odds drop to ~40%
  • Wendy's shares surge ~15% on report of Trian takeover bid
  • Beyond Meat announces 1-for-30 reverse stock split effective August 13
  • Cisco, Cerebras, Coherent fall after earnings; Cisco -4%, Cerebras -15%, Coherent -3%