Yemeni Houthis reportedly on the verge of complete control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait; Iran is reportedly producing ballistic missiles again; Houthis take control of Red Sea City, maintain view that Red Sea navigation isn't safe for Saudi vessels; Very strong US 30yr auction; ECB hikes rates by 25bps as expected; US admin yet to decide on refined copper tariffs; US Existing Home Sales decline as expected; Chinese AI chipmakers have reportedly lifted prices amidst higher memory prices.

REAR VIEW: Punchy Bessent rhetoric on the Yen & said he has good insight when they intervene; US Treasury buyback disappoints some expectations; US/Iran trade further strikes;…

Yemeni Houthis reportedly on the verge of complete control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait; Iran is reportedly producing ballistic missiles again; Houthis take control of Red Sea…