WS #9131
The dominant signal in this window is a major escalation in the Iran conflict, with Iran firing ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, and the US striking Iranian coastal radar sites. This directly threatens Gulf stability and oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains blockaded. Rosneft's CEO stated US energy companies are the main beneficiaries of the closure, while oil prices are already elevated. Separately, Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire, adding to Middle East tensions. On the tech side, Apple's WWDC begins June 8 with AI-focused updates expected, and Nvidia announced a major AI deal with TSMC. The SpaceX IPO is oversubscribed, with Google agreeing to pay $920M/month for xAI computing power. The semiconductor selloff from the previous window appears to be stabilizing, with no new negative catalysts. The Iran escalation is the most actionable near-term development, with bullish implications for energy stocks and bearish for risk assets.
Key developments
- Iran fires ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain; US intercepts and strikes Iranian radar sites
- Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, escalating Lebanon-Israel tensions
- Google signs $920M/month deal with SpaceX for xAI computing power
- Apple WWDC 2026 to unveil major AI upgrades; Tim Cook's final keynote
- Nvidia signs major AI deal with TSMC