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Overnight Developments A quiet overnight session with no major geopolitical or macro catalysts. US-Iran diplomatic talks may resume in the coming days per Trump, but this was disclosed yesterday and is already priced into oil markets. Fed’s next rate decision is April 30 — no surprise central bank moves overnight. Futures & Pre-Market Index Futures Change S&P 500 7,000.25 -0.14% NASDAQ 25,975.75 -0.18% DOW 48,717.00 -0.10% Watchlist Movers OKLO -3.38% pre-market — Nuclear sector weakness continues; CEO and COO executed $21M in insider sales on April 1 via pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plans. Broader technical correction from overbought levels following March regulatory approvals. International Markets Asia closed mixed-to-positive overnight: Nikkei +0.60%, Hang Seng +0.29%, Shanghai flat. European markets edging higher at the open: FTSE +0.21%, DAX +0.07%. No significant regional catalysts driving moves. ...

Overnight Developments Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Escalating US-Iran Conflict — CNN, Al Jazeera President Trump announced a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting April 14, dramatically escalating the 45-day US-Iran conflict. This follows failed negotiations in Islamabad, with Vice President Vance stating Iran “chose not to accept our terms.” The blockade threatens roughly 20% of global oil supply transit and has already pushed crude prices higher. Affected sectors: Energy, Defense, Transportation, Commodities ...

Overnight Developments Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Iran Talks Collapse — CNBC President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed negotiations with Iran over the weekend. The move is the latest escalation in the 45-day US-Iran conflict, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warning that military vessels approaching the strait would be considered a ceasefire breach. The IEA has described this as the most significant oil supply shock in market history. ...

Overnight Developments Iran Rejects Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz — CNBC Iran’s military command rejected President Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, threatening additional strikes on critical infrastructure. Iran’s parliamentary speaker accused the US of violating ceasefire terms, citing denial of uranium enrichment rights and Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Brent crude jumped to $98/barrel on escalation fears, with the Strait remaining effectively closed and disrupting global trade. ...

Overnight Developments Trump Suspends Iran Attacks for 2 Weeks; Iran Agrees to Open Strait of Hormuz — CNBC The US and Iran reached a temporary de-escalation overnight. Trump suspended planned strikes for two weeks, and Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices collapsed 13–14%, with WTI falling to ~$97 and Brent to ~$95, erasing weeks of geopolitical risk premium. Global markets surged on the relief rally while US tech/growth stocks face rotation pressure. Affected sectors: Energy, Defense, Transportation, Financials ...

Overnight Developments Iran-Israel Escalation & Strait of Hormuz Closure — PBS News / UN News Israel struck Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, killing 5+ people. Trump issued an ultimatum threatening power grid attacks by Tuesday 8pm ET. The Strait of Hormuz remains functionally closed to commercial shipping, and the UN warns of “wider war” risk with catastrophic global implications. U.S. Special Forces also successfully extracted a second downed F-15E pilot from Iran, underscoring the depth of direct military engagement. ...

Overnight Developments U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran; Military Conflict Escalates — Multiple Sources Iranian forces shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet in Iranian airspace, and a U.S. A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by anti-aircraft fire. One crew member was rescued. This marks a significant escalation in direct U.S.-Iran military engagement entering its second month. Affected sectors: Defense, Energy, Aerospace, Transportation Strait of Hormuz Maritime Traffic Down 95% — UN News The UN Secretary-General warned the world is “on the edge of a wider war.” Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped 95% over the past month, creating severe energy supply chain disruption. Over 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon. Affected sectors: Energy, Global Trade, Transportation ...

Overnight Developments Iran Strikes Regional Targets Amid Diplomatic Signals — Multiple Sources Iran conducted major missile and drone strikes on regional targets including Kuwait airport (fuel storage fire), a tanker in Qatar, and injuries reported in Kuwait. Simultaneously, Iranian President Pezeshkian released a letter to Americans suggesting diplomatic engagement remains possible — a potential off-ramp amid active kinetic operations. Oil surged with Brent crude up ~6.6% to approximately $108/barrel. Affected sectors: Energy, Shipping, Defense ...