【Must-Read Before Market Open】Key Global Events and U.S. Stock Market Bull-Bear Analysis from Last Night 1️⃣ Market Indices: S&P -0.33%, Nasdaq -0.12%, Dow Jones -0.7% 2️⃣ Tensions in the Middle East escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude oil briefly above $91 per barrel—a 2.8% increase—prompting a reassessment of supply risks. 3️⃣ Rising oil prices make inflation control more difficult, keeping open the possibility of a Fed rate hike in September; future inflation data will determine whether hikes continue into year-end. 4️⃣ The USD/JPY pair tested 160 again, as expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in September intensify; further yen depreciation may raise concerns over foreign exchange intervention. Stocks mentioned in today’s report: BTC, AAPL, TSLA, AMZN, INTC, EIX, PCG, AVGO, SPMO, GME, NVDA, NOW, CRWD (13 total) Subscribe free to “U.S. Market Outlook Morning Brief” to receive today’s full macro overview and stock analysis. Click my profile >> Subscription link in bio