🌍 Geopolitics
🇮🇱 Israel: Iran war may last ‘for a long time’
Israeli Defense Forces Spokesman stated that the war with Iran could be protracted.
🇺🇳 Israel again included in UN blacklist for grave violations against children
The UN has again listed Israel for grave child rights violations in armed conflict.
🇮🇷 Missiles, Militants, and Markets: Pakistan’s quiet alliance with Iran runs deeper than you think
Pakistan’s condemnation of Israeli aggression and solidarity with Iran highlight a deeper alliance rooted in security concerns and economic ties.
🇷🇺 Putin comments on Russia–South Africa relations
President Putin highlighted the developing relationship between Moscow and Pretoria, emphasizing plans to deepen economic ties.
💰 Finance
📈 Tesla Stock Rises as Robotaxis Set to Launch in 2 Days.
Tesla’s stock price increased on the anticipation of its robotaxi launch, potentially validating Elon Musk’s AI investments.
📉 French economy stagnates as business sentiment remains below average
France’s economy shows no growth, with business confidence remaining low.
💸 Apollo to finance UK Hinkley Point nuclear plant with £4.5bn loan
This substantial private credit deal marks one of the largest in the UK.
💱 Currency traders are ditching dollar for Euro on options bets
Euro is gaining prominence in global currency options markets as traders shift away from the dollar due to unpredictable US policies and trade war risks.
📊 Weekly Market Impact – Key Takeaways
📉 Geopolitical instability, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle East, is creating market volatility and uncertainty across various asset classes.
💸 Investor behavior is shifting, with capital flows moving away from the dollar and towards more stable currencies like the Euro. Emerging markets are also seeing increased investment activity.
🔮 Long-term trends point to a potential multi-decade bull run in the Indian stock market, driven by strong macro indicators and rising retail participation.
