Iran war halted Qatar helium output threatening global semiconductor supply chains. The gas shortage could cripple chip manufacturing within weeks. Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor face production risk as helium enables ultra-cold processes critical for advanced chips.
UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as the war's economic impact mounted. Ten-year gilt yields jumped to 5% reflecting inflation shock fears. India's central bank burned through $20B in foreign exchange reserves defending the rupee against war fallout.
TSLA Tesla absorbed fresh legal pressure as a jury found Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before the 2022 buyout. The verdict landed as markets battled geopolitical chaos. EA Electronic Arts $15B debt sale drew $25B in demand testing junk bond markets at peak stress.
GT Goodyear Tire approved a restructuring plan cutting 400 positions across Europe and the Middle East. The tire maker expects $100M-$110M in charges through 2028. GPRO GoPro filed to resell 120M shares tied to convertible debentures.
BX Blackstone flagship credit fund posted its first monthly loss since 2022 per Financial Times reporting. The setback signaled stress in private credit markets as volatility intensified.
Restaurants and airlines absorbed coordinated short attacks. QSR Restaurant Brands SI jumped 2.96 points in three days reaching 7.52%. ULCC Frontier Group hit 51.75% SI as fuel costs spiked.
DELL Dell Technologies analyst targets climbed to $167.87 showing hardware sector resilience. The stock held 18 buy ratings against just one sell demonstrating conviction despite broader tech weakness.
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