Trump's Iran deadline hit today creating violent market swings. European stocks rose as traders bet on peace talks resuming. CNBC reported Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed hardened rhetoric. FT noted Citadel's commodities head said traders struggle adjusting to volatility sparked by presidential social media posts.
The dollar held firm ahead of the ultimatum. Gold steadied as caution prevailed. Oil trading transformed completely per Citadel with Trump messages moving markets minute by minute. European indices ended near flat as UK GDP jumped yet Iran focus dominated sentiment.
UNH UnitedHealth raised profit outlook as medical costs eased. The $500B insurer delivered relief showing pricing power worked. AMZN Amazon stock rose as Anthropic committed over $100B to AWS. The cloud infrastructure deal validated hyperscaler dominance.
EQIX Equinix grabbed a Wells Fargo target boost to $1200 maintaining overweight. The data center REIT benefited from AI infrastructure demand. AAPL Apple faced succession speculation with analysts discussing the shadow the new CEO steps into.
FT reported private credit funds strained as borrowing costs edged higher. Bond investors and banks seek greater premiums on new financing as precaution. Wall Street banks started trading credit default swaps against funds run by Blackstone, Apollo and Ares showing rising hedge activity.
Sotheby's struck a $100M debt deal with KKR backed by auction fees. The borrowing added another debt layer to Patrick Drahi's auction house empire.
Bezos's Project Prometheus AI lab neared $38B valuation in fresh funding showing venture capital remains active despite volatility.
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