Zero IPOs filed as geopolitical chaos freezes capital markets. Energy shocks trump corporate calendars this week.
UK gilt yields hit 2008 highs today per FT reporting. Traders bet on four Bank of England rate rises as inflation fears mount. Iranian war entered day 20 pushing crude back above $100. The Strait of Hormuz closure triggered historic market dislocation.
Today's earnings calendar tilts international with IRE Iren and ENAV ENAV reporting from Italy. MOH Motor Oil Hellas posts results as refiners navigate Gulf supply chaos. WRD WeRide delivers Q4 numbers showing autonomous vehicle progress.
APN Applied Nutrition calls from London at midday. The sports nutrition firm reports H1 2026 amid UK consumer pressure. QTRH Quarterhill releases Q4 as Canadian tech faces scrutiny.
Chinese IPO weakness persists with regulators cracking down on manipulation schemes per Reuters. Small-cap toxic trades inflicted US investor losses. Iran launched 10 million rial banknotes as citizens queue for hard currency.
Dollar heads for weekly drop despite hawkish Fed rhetoric. Gold set for third consecutive weekly fall as elevated rates cap gains. European stocks rebounded Friday on Trump Iran de-escalation signals yet remain volatile.
Corporate events take backseat to macro chaos this week.
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