Qatar halted helium production this week as Iran war entered its third week. The shutdown threatens global semiconductor output with 2330 TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix facing acute supply risk. Helium is critical for chip manufacturing with no immediate substitutes available.
FT reported UK gilt yields spiked to 5%, the highest since 2008. The energy shock drained rate cut optimism and hammered popular hedge fund trades. India's central bank burned through $20B defending the rupee as emerging markets absorbed war fallout.
SEC faces bipartisan calls to restrict Chinese firms' access to US capital markets. National security risks drove rare cross party consensus. China responded by curbing low quality Hong Kong IPO listings to cool the recent issuance boom.
Jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during the 2022 buyout. The TSLA Tesla chief absorbed partial fraud claims though some allegations were dismissed. EA Electronic Arts debt sale drew $25B demand for $15B offering showing sustained credit appetite despite market stress.
GT Goodyear announced EMEA rationalization cutting 400 positions. The tire maker expects $110M in charges by 2028 to improve cost structure. BX Blackstone's flagship credit fund posted its first monthly loss since 2022 signaling private credit strain.
Gold set for third weekly decline on hawkish Fed and elevated dollar. Asia-Pacific markets declined Friday as geopolitical uncertainty persisted. European stocks closed lower with miners leading losses.
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