Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Saturday the Strait of Hormuz will close completely if Trump targets energy facilities. The threat came after Tehran attacked Middle East energy infrastructure. Oil jumped 3% after Friday's strikes.
Guards announced energy facilities in countries hosting US bases would be lawful targets if Trump strikes Iran. The warning jolted global markets already reeling from 20 days of conflict. UK gilts hit 5% yield for the first time since 2008 as inflation fears mounted.
India's central bank burned through $20B in forex reserves this month defending the rupee. Vulnerable economies scrambled to cushion the energy shock. Asia-Pacific markets tumbled 4% with Nikkei and Kospi absorbing brutal losses.
QSR Restaurant Brands SI jumped three points in three days to 7.5% as consumer spending fears spread. WBI WaterBridge Infrastructure exploded nine points to 15.7% in the sharpest short surge this week.
GRND Grindr climbed 3.5 points to 29.9% extending dating app pressure. HIMS Hims held 42.6% SI unchanged. ImmunityBio surged 328% year to date yet bears maintained 34.9% SI with CTB above 10%.
Energy names dominated options flow. SOC Sable Offshore grabbed fourth spot with 60% analyst upside as Iran war extended supply chaos. Devon Energy rose 33% in 2026 with RSI at 73 showing overbought conditions.
Insiders fled systematically. Inner Mongolia Yili CEO dumped $238M March 16 in the week's largest exit. DELL insiders filed 40 separate sales totaling $52M showing coordinated reduction.
Investors priced in 50% chance of US rate hikes by October. Trump called the Iran energy ultimatum result "excellent" fueling escalation fears.
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