Iran denied US negotiations this morning. Trump claimed talks turned constructive after weekend attacks on energy infrastructure. Stocks reversed early losses as oil tumbled from $100 peaks.
APO Apollo capped withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund today. Investor uncertainty intensified as the $217B asset manager restricted redemptions. The move signaled stress in private markets echoing BX pressure from earlier this week.
Goldman warned oil could breach the 2008 record of $147 per barrel. Traders placed $580M in oil bets 15 minutes before Trump's Truth Social post on Iran. Thousands of Brent and WTI contracts changed hands showing front-running activity.
Redbook retail sales surged 6.5% year over year through March. Weekly data jumped 6.7% showing consumer spending resilience despite geopolitical chaos. The numbers supported Fed hawkish stance as inflation pressure persisted.
Ray Dalio flagged risky times today warning cash may be the worst hiding place. The Bridgewater founder pointed to inflation eroding purchasing power faster than rate cycles historically allowed.
AIRS AirSculpt Technologies absorbed a 12-point SI spike to 159% this week. The cosmetic surgery firm held four buy ratings yet bears tripled positions. HCW Biologics exploded from 1% to 32% SI in seven days showing coordinated pressure.
PBF PBF Energy saw six insiders dump $82M as oil held elevated. The refiner group executed systematic exits despite favorable pricing. Energy executives broadly fled gains suggesting profit-taking overwhelmed conviction.
UK gilt yields hit highest since 2008 as traders bet on four BoE rate rises this year.
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