Bloomberg — 2026-05-15#

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Global bond markets are facing a relentless selloff as surging oil prices tied to the Iran war exacerbate inflation fears, pushing yields to multi-year highs and driving the US 30-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007. The historic rout has stalled a record-breaking global equities rally and sets up an immediate, critical test for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, as traders brace for central banks to keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously anticipated.

Bloomberg — 2026-05-20#

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially filed paperwork to go public on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, paving the way for what is widely expected to be the largest initial public offering in history. The rocket, satellite, and artificial intelligence enterprise is reportedly targeting up to $75 billion in its listing at a staggering valuation of over $2 trillion, a milestone that is all but certain to make Musk the world’s first trillionaire.

Bloomberg — 2026-05-26#

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The geopolitical standoff in the Middle East continues to whip global markets as US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after President Donald Trump touted progress on an interim peace deal. Despite the fresh military hostilities, equities climbed and Treasuries rallied across the curve as investors clung to optimism that an agreement to reopen the vital shipping waterway is imminent.

Bloomberg — 2026-06-04#

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Technology shares took a hit after Broadcom Inc.’s disappointing sales forecast triggered an abrupt unwind in the artificial-intelligence trade that had powered recent market gains. Despite the sudden reality check for AI stocks, mega-cap enthusiasm remains alive as SpaceX gears up for a record-breaking initial public offering, with Wall Street projecting massive AI revenue growth to justify a targeted $1.8 trillion valuation,.

Tech News — 2026-06-04#

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SpaceX’s impending initial public offering is shaping up to be the largest in history, seeking to raise $75 billion at a staggering $1.8 trillion valuation despite profound corporate governance red flags. The filing exposes an operation buoyed by Starlink’s profits but weighed down by massive AI deficits, all while Elon Musk consolidates unprecedented control through 85% super-voting shares and unearned performance milestones.

Bloomberg — 2026-06-08#

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Israel and Iran exchanged direct missile strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire and sending oil prices surging while driving Treasury yields higher. Following intervention and ceasefire calls from US President Donald Trump, both sides pledged to halt hostilities, leading to a stabilization in oil markets and allowing US equities to stage a modest rebound.

Bloomberg — 2026-06-10#

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Global markets are buckling under the weight of escalating Middle East tensions as the US and Iran exchanged direct military strikes following the downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating conflict has catapulted oil prices and driven US consumer inflation to a three-year high of 4.2%, overshadowing a softer core reading and complicating the Federal Reserve’s path forward.

CNBC — 2026-07-04#

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SpaceX’s historic public debut, which achieved a $2 trillion-plus market cap, is quickly establishing a new blueprint for highly anticipated tech mega-IPOs like Anthropic and OpenAI. The aerospace giant is already being fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100 index after the market closes on July 6, highlighting the massive institutional appetite for generational tech offerings.

Markets & Economics#

Global energy markets are seeing relief as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz ramp up, helping drive benchmark Brent crude prices down 39% from their March highs. This normalization comes as the U.K. and France deploy mine countermeasures and partner with Oman to ensure safe navigation following a recent U.S.-Iran agreement. Elsewhere, the World Cup is driving unprecedented volume in event prediction markets; Kalshi recorded over $31 billion in notional volume in June, while Polymarket hit a record $10.8 billion. In emerging markets, conservative Keiko Fujimori’s official presidential victory in Peru is being cheered by investors, with Moody’s noting the result should bolster market confidence and unlock delayed copper mining projects.