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  • Global military spending rose 2.9% to $2.89 trillion in 2025, led by a 14% jump in European defense outlays despite U.S. cuts.
  • Oil hit about $108 a barrel after U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Strait of Hormuz flows remained constrained.
  • China tightened export controls, supply-chain investigatory powers, and domestic tech rules during the trade truce to broaden economic leverage.
  • Gunfire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced evacuations, exposed security gaps, and prompted federal reviews of presidential protection.
  • Japanese equities face rising earnings risk as Middle East-driven oil gains and supply disruptions force analysts to trim forecasts.
  • Sun Pharma agreed to buy Organon for $11.75 billion in cash, expanding its women's health and biosimilars footprint and boosting pro forma revenue.

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Countdown and Commodity Stress: Markets Wrestle with Strait of Hormuz Threats

Countdown and Commodity Stress: Markets Wrestle with Strait of Hormuz Threats

Markets opened under acute geopolitical pressure after President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to "obliterate" the country's power plants if it did not. Iran replied by warning it could close the strait "completely" and target energy and water infrastructure in neighbouring states. The row has pushed oil and…

Thailand Given April 15 Deadline to Respond to U.S. Section 301 Inquiry

Thailand Given April 15 Deadline to Respond to U.S. Section 301 Inquiry

Thailand has been instructed to submit written comments to the United States by April 15 in response to a Section 301 trade probe, the country's commerce ministry said. Officials warned that failure to mount a defence could leave Thai exports subject to U.S. tariffs. The probe targets alleged excess production capacity across a range of sectors and…

American Buyers Eye Affordable Chinese EVs They Cannot Yet Purchase

American Buyers Eye Affordable Chinese EVs They Cannot Yet Purchase

A growing number of U.S. car shoppers are attracted to low-cost electric vehicles made by Chinese automakers, citing price, comfort and technology. Despite strong interest, Chinese-branded cars remain effectively barred from U.S. showrooms by steep tariffs, regulatory hurdles and industry opposition, while the vehicles are expanding in other market…

Nvidia May Rework Feynman AI Chip Platform as TSMC Capacity Tightens

Nvidia May Rework Feynman AI Chip Platform as TSMC Capacity Tightens

Nvidia is reportedly exploring a redesign of its Feynman artificial intelligence chip platform because Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) advanced 2 nanometer capacity is heavily booked by AI customers through at least 2028. The capacity constraints, driven by surging demand from major AI companies, are also expected to push TSMC to ra…

Incyte: High-Quality Cash Flow in a Discounted Healthcare Name

Incyte: High-Quality Cash Flow in a Discounted Healthcare Name

Incyte is trading at a reasonable multiple against solid free cash flow, low leverage and attractive returns on capital. Clinical readouts and commercialization of late-stage dermatology assets create clear catalysts over the next 6 months. This trade targets a re-rating toward prior highs while limiting downside with a defined stop.

Japan Weighs Lower Buybacks of Inflation-Linked Bonds as Investor Appetite Grows

Japan Weighs Lower Buybacks of Inflation-Linked Bonds as Investor Appetite Grows

Japan's finance ministry is contemplating a reduction in its buyback program for inflation-linked government bonds after market-based inflation expectations climbed, making these securities more attractive to investors. Proposed repurchases of 15 billion yen each for April and June would be a marked cut from recent monthly buybacks of 20 billion ye…

Gold Retreats as Inflation and Rate Concerns Outweigh Middle East Tensions

Gold Retreats as Inflation and Rate Concerns Outweigh Middle East Tensions

Gold prices dropped markedly in Asian trading on Monday as investor demand for bullion weakened amid renewed fears of persistent inflation and elevated interest rates, even while the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continued. A weekend escalation in rhetoric - including a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. leadership over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's …

Trump Conditions DHS Funding on Passage of Citizenship Proof Voting Bill

Trump Conditions DHS Funding on Passage of Citizenship Proof Voting Bill

President Donald Trump said any funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security should be contingent on congressional approval of legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, the Save America Act. He also indicated he would deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports until lawmake…

U.S. Futures Slip as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Intensifies Risk Sentiment

U.S. Futures Slip as Strait of Hormuz Deadline Intensifies Risk Sentiment

U.S. stock index futures declined on Sunday evening as fresh geopolitical pressure compounded four consecutive weeks of weakness on Wall Street. A 48-hour deadline issued to Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent threats from Tehran kept risk appetite fragile, while oil prices jumped and central bank hawkishness returned to the for…

Dollar Gains as Middle East Escalation Fuels Demand for Safe Havens

Dollar Gains as Middle East Escalation Fuels Demand for Safe Havens

Escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East pushed investors toward safe-haven assets on Monday, supporting the U.S. dollar. The greenback sought to reverse last week’s decline as concerns over energy-driven inflation and more hawkish central bank stances weighed on risk appetite. Currency moves, bond yields and equity futures reflected heigh…

Super Micro: Buy the Panic, Not the Optics

Super Micro: Buy the Panic, Not the Optics

SMCI plunged after indictments tied to alleged export violations, but the core business - AI server supply and strong cash generation - remains intact. The balance sheet, free cash flow, low valuation multiples and extreme technical oversold readings create a controlled, high-conviction trade: buy the headline-driven selloff with a tight stop and a…