AI & Markets: A Reuters-backed study warns the US AI buildout could consume about 3.6% of GDP annually through 2032, using increasingly complex financing that may raise systemic risk. Rates & Inflation Shock: Investors are rattled by the 10-year Treasury yield jumping to the highest levels since 2007, reviving recession-era memories as oil and hotter data push yields higher. Household Stress: A Financial Health Network report says 17% of US households are “financially vulnerable,” with rising debt and living costs outpacing wages. Tokenized Finance: Ondo Finance enabled in-kind “conversions” for approved institutions to mint tokenized stocks using shares already held via Alpaca, aiming for tighter spreads and deeper liquidity. Investor Sentiment on AI Advice: New York Life’s Wealth Watch finds fewer than 25% of Americans feel comfortable using AI for financial advice, with most wanting a second opinion. Corporate/Capital Raises: DMI Finance raised Rs 1,455 crore via AA-rated NCDs to fund lending growth. Islamic Finance Policy: Malaysia’s central bank chief said catalytic-sector financing remains modest due to information gaps and structuring complexity, urging Islamic finance to help close the ambition-to-outcome gap. Energy & Investment: Navitas Solar plans INR 10,000 crore over five years across solar cells, BESS and generation in Gujarat and Maharashtra.