AI & Markets: US chip stocks slid while software names rose as investors weighed calls from AI leaders to slow development; cybersecurity shares jumped on the same fears that rattled semis. Rates & Oil: Oil stayed elevated as Iran-Gulf tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks pushed Treasury yields above 5%, raising odds of a Fed move. Canada Investment Summit: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Toronto summit highlighted faster tax rulings for big investors and major bank announcements, alongside a push for $1T in new capital. Data Centers & Sovereignty: Bell quadrupled its Saskatchewan AI data centre plan to a 1.2GW hub, targeting $50B+ investment and “data sovereignty.” Precious Metals Banking: Kuwait Finance House–Bahrain launched a “Silver Account” for digital silver trading via its app, with Shari’a-compliant features. Africa IPO Watch: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery IPO opened with SEC warnings against fraudulent platforms. Islamic Finance: AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank co-led IFN Qatar Dialogues, focusing on Islamic finance growth and green sukuk. Investor Protection: Oregon’s DFR warned that AI is supercharging investment scams, from deepfakes to fake crypto trading sites. Legal Deadlines: Multiple US securities class actions added fresh lead-plaintiff deadlines for investors in FuelCell, EquipmentShare, Primoris, Lincoln, Unicycive, and others.