Qatar LNG halt: 20% global capacity offline. European gas +50%, Brent +8%. Geopolitical risk premium spikes.
Paramount's junk downgrade follows $79B debt deal. Fitch cites competitive pressures & cash flow risks.
S&P 500 futures dip amid Iran tensions; oil spikes, but US stocks show resilience.
Software stocks rebound: QLYS +3.9%, AMPL +3.6%, DOMO +8.9%, WIX +4.8%, RAMP +3.7%. AI fears ease.
China's housing slump & job woes limit tech dreams. Home prices down 20%, youth unemployment >16%.
Qatar's LNG expansion boosts global supply by 40% by 2029, securing Europe's energy needs.
Strait of Hormuz closure risks supply chain chaos, raising shipping costs up to 100% & fueling inflation fears.
Must Read