Iran war halted Qatar helium output threatening global chip makers. Samsung and SK Hynix faced critical supply disruptions as fighting extended into week three. TSMC absorbed mounting pressure as semiconductor production chains strained under material shortages.
UK gilt yields spiked to 5% marking highest since 2008. The inflationary energy shock drained rate cut optimism hammering hedge fund trades. Ten-year borrowing costs surged as Iran conflict fallout spread beyond energy markets.
TSLA Tesla dropped overnight after jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during 2022 buyout. The verdict cleared him of some fraud claims but delivered fresh legal uncertainty. Shares faced pressure as the ruling dominated Friday headlines.
EA Electronic Arts debt sale drew $25B demand on $15B offering testing junk bond appetite. Banks successfully placed the gaming giant's financing despite peak market stress. The take-private transaction contrasted with broader capital markets staying frozen.
GT Goodyear approved $110M restructuring cutting 400 EMEA positions through 2028. The tire maker targeted cost improvements as auto sector absorbed dual pressures from energy chaos and demand weakness.
NOVO B Novo Nordisk gained FDA approval for Wegovy HD delivering 20.7% mean weight loss. The higher-dose semaglutide variant marked fresh momentum for obesity drug demand. Dr Reddy's entered the diabetes generic market launching competing products.
BX Blackstone credit fund posted first monthly loss since 2022 per FT reporting. The flagship vehicle faced redemption pressure as private credit markets repriced risk.
India's central bank burned through $20B defending the rupee this month as war fallout spread to emerging currencies.
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