Global Markets & IPOs: SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut lifted US stocks as oil slid on Iran peace-deal hopes, with the S&P 500 ending a strong week and SpaceX jumping ~19% on day one; Gulf sovereign wealth funds and family offices reportedly secured priority allocations in the $75bn IPO, turning regional capital into a documented deal driver. Policy & Investment Climate: Indonesia’s economy is “coming up for air” but investors remain wary over fuel subsidy costs, export-control tightening, and central-bank independence concerns, even as rate hikes offered a brief reprieve. Tech, AI & Cross-Border Deals: The UK and Japan are set to finalize a £18bn ($24bn) investment and technology partnership spanning AI, semiconductors, quantum and life sciences, aiming to support tens of thousands of jobs. ESG & Sustainable Finance: Qatar International Islamic Bank said Sustainable Fitch confirmed full alignment of its 2024 Sustainable Sukuk proceeds with its ESG framework, financing about $784m across green and social sectors. Crypto Regulation: Ghana’s central bank ordered banks to stop supporting unauthorised fiat-currency crypto wallet services, citing licensing gaps under payment and foreign-exchange laws. Regional Investment Pushes: Uzbekistan’s Fergana region is offering up to 10 years of tax and customs incentives to attract Malaysian manufacturing, pharma, tourism and food-processing investment. Investor Watch: A director at Sharplink trimmed 12,892 shares after a 116% run, while multiple US securities class-action deadlines were flagged for investors in firms including Nano-X and Microsoft.