Summary
The video covers the breakdown of Iran-US peace negotiations, with President Trump rejecting Iran's latest proposal, keeping oil prices elevated at $105/barrel. Asian markets are driven by AI trade enthusiasm, particularly in Korea and Taiwan, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a make-or-break speech amid leadership challenges. Key upcoming events include US CPI data, the Trump-Xi summit, and the end of Jay Powell's term as Fed Chair.
- Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, calling it 'totally unacceptable', and the Israeli PM says the war is not over.
- Oil prices remain around $105/barrel due to ongoing conflict and Aramco warning of prolonged supply disruption.
- Asian stock markets, especially KOSPI, rally on AI chip demand led by SK Hynix and other semiconductor names.
- UK PM Starmer gives a reset speech to fend off leadership challenges after poor election results.
- US inflation data (CPI) is expected to show a jump, with markets pricing no rate cut and potential for hikes.
- Trump's upcoming state visit to China is confirmed for Thursday, the first US presidential trip in nearly a decade.
- Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a tough inflation outlook, with consumer sentiment at record lows despite strong payrolls.
- European allies brace for potential US troop withdrawals from Germany as NATO foreign ministers meet.