Early Morning Reid

Global markets are reacting to heightened US-Iran tensions and a proposed AI profit tax in South Korea, while investors await a crucial US CPI print. Yields are trending higher as oil prices surge and central banks signal continued concern over sticky inflation.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating as President Trump casts doubt on the US-Iran ceasefire, driving Brent crude oil prices significantly higher.
• 2.South Korean tech stocks, particularly Samsung, faced a sharp sell-off following government proposals for a 'citizen dividend' funded by AI industry profits.
• 3.UK political instability is rising as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party pressure to resign following local election losses and a fracturing Cabinet.

Table of Contents

• Key Market Data
• Other Market Data
• Key Economic Data
• Topical Deutsche Bank publications
• Appendix 1
• Analyst Certification
• Important Disclosures
• Additional Information
• International Production Locations

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