WS #14298

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The dominant US-Iran conflict narrative remains unchanged. Other previously noted themes (BHP earnings, Berkshire's Alphabet stake, Nvidia product news) have no new data points. Therefore, no new key developments are added. This window carries 10 key development(s), 5 at significance:high: US-Iran conflict escalates: MOU expires, Iran threatens 'full offensive', vessel struck in Hormuz; Brent crude surges above $91 as Hormuz traffic remains disrupted; US Treasury yields hit 20-year highs on fiscal deficit and inflation concerns; Nvidia finalizes up to $105B in credit guarantees for OpenAI Ohio campus; Meta faces federal trial over youth safety, potential penalties up to $1.4 trillion. A further 5 development(s) sit below significance:high.

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Key developments

  • US-Iran conflict escalates: MOU expires, Iran threatens 'full offensive', vessel struck in Hormuz
  • Brent crude surges above $91 as Hormuz traffic remains disrupted
  • US Treasury yields hit 20-year highs on fiscal deficit and inflation concerns
  • BHP reports 30% profit rise driven by copper, highest dividend in 4 years
  • Nvidia finalizes up to $105B in credit guarantees for OpenAI Ohio campus
  • Meta faces federal trial over youth safety, potential penalties up to $1.4 trillion
  • China removing Microsoft Windows from state agencies
  • Gold rises to $4,473, highest in 74 days, on Fed rate hike easing and geopolitical risk