Iran warns that looming U.S. sanctions could hit its economy and ripple through trade partners like China, while signaling openness to diplomacy alongside a firm stance.

Tuesday’s market selloff was driven by intensified Middle East risk and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, reducing tanker flows and fueling energy-inflation concerns.

Analyst Scott Bessent called the measures against Iran the 'greatest financial offensive ever,' launching 'Operation Economic Outcast' to choke Iran’s revenue streams.

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Analysts suggest Nvidia’s results reflect the magnitude of the beat and guidance, with expected Q3 revenue around $104.2 billion and steady gross margins near 75% for the second half of the year.

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Market confidence remains fragile as prices retreat on signals of a potential near-end to conflict, which could mask vulnerabilities and delay resilience-building.

Markets: The S&P 500 fell, the Nasdaq declined, while the Dow edged higher, reflecting mixed risk sentiment.

Regional markets showed cautious trading: the MSCI Asia-Pacific index edged up slightly, with Japan’s Nikkei down and South Korea’s KOSPI modestly lower.