Samsung, Semis, The Strait, & Sanctions Spark Market Maelstrom, Momo Meltdown

Tl;dr: A triple-whammy of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz (and Iranian sanction waivers revoked) and a priced-for-perfection Samsung (sold despite smashing earnings) triggered higher oil prices and bond yields (NYFRB inflation expectations higher too) and lower stock prices respectively today. The dollar jumped higher (GBP lower), slamming gold lower (with bitcoin giving up early gains).

This is Momentum's worst drawdown since Feb 2023...

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