WS #14104
The dominant Middle East/oil narrative remains in escalation mode with no new data points, and the retail sales and 13F signals were already captured. No counter-signals or de-escalation observed. This window carries 8 key development(s), 4 at significance:high: Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory 'pretty soon'; Two ADNOC tankers hit by drones in Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran; US retail sales fall 0.6% in July, first decline in 9 months; Applied Materials falls 5.1% despite strong guidance; AI chip valuations under pressure. A further 4 development(s) sit below significance:high.
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Key developments
- Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory 'pretty soon'
- Two ADNOC tankers hit by drones in Strait of Hormuz; UAE blames Iran
- US retail sales fall 0.6% in July, first decline in 9 months
- Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet stake by 83% to top-three holding
- Applied Materials falls 5.1% despite strong guidance; AI chip valuations under pressure
- Trump signs NSPM authorizing offensive cyber operations by private companies
- Trump imposes tariffs up to 100% on drone imports
- Stripe and Advent reportedly pursue $53 billion PayPal takeover