Based on the data, I can see several major themes emerging:
Let me write the article focusing on these key themes with regional balance:
Qatar helium output halted yesterday threatening tech supply chains worldwide. Samsung and SK Hynix face critical shortages for chip production. The stoppage marks day 23 of the Iran conflict as Middle East energy infrastructure absorbed direct hits.
Oil jumped 3% Friday after fresh Iranian strikes on regional facilities. Brent crude held near $100 extending volatile trading. European markets closed lower as energy shock fears intensified across sectors.
UK gilt yields spiked to 5% marking the highest level since 2008. Inflation fears from the energy crisis drained rate cut optimism. The Financial Times warned of bond market shock risks as wild swings pointed to mounting strain.
India's central bank burned through $20B in forex reserves this month defending the rupee. The RBI battled currency weakness as emerging markets absorbed war fallout. Traders now price 50% odds of US rate increases by October reversing earlier cut expectations entirely.
EA Electronic Arts debt sale drew $25B in demand for $15B in bonds testing junk credit appetite at peak volatility. GT Goodyear announced European restructuring cutting 400 positions and taking $110M in charges through 2028.
TSLA Tesla absorbed fresh legal pressure as a jury ruled Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before the 2022 buyout. BSX Boston Scientific faced class action lawsuit notices as legal risks mounted.
SEC calls intensified for restricting Chinese company access to US capital markets. Bipartisan pressure cited national security and investor protection concerns. China simultaneously curbed low-quality Hong Kong IPO structures cooling the listing boom.
Gold fell for the third straight week despite haven demand as the dollar strengthened and Fed rhetoric stayed hawkish.
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