CNBC Daily Open: Fresh Iran war worries halt stock rally Asian traders are navigating mixed signals from the Middle East as the U.S.-Iran conflict persists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated readiness for renewed military action, causing oil prices to rise and stock futures to fall. While progress on an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was reported, concerns over escalating tensions and diminishing appetite for conflict in Washington continue to influence market movements.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel and the U.S. are prepared for renewed military action against Iran.
• Oil prices (Brent and WTI crude) increased due to fears of renewed escalation.
• S&P 500 futures declined after a nine-day winning streak was broken.
• Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire.
• The U.S. House of Representatives voted to block further American military involvement in the Iran conflict.
• Iran’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Trump’s remarks about Iran agreeing not to have nuclear weapons, with a government official calling Trump’s words ‘misleading’.
• The Kuwait International Airport was struck by Iran, following U.S. ‘self-defense strikes’ on Qeshm Island.
• Corporate news saw Broadcom and CrowdStrike shares drop after reporting weaker-than-expected results or guidance.
• SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, valuing the company at approximately $1.77 trillion.
• Bitcoin’s long-term holders have begun selling, potentially signaling the end of a cryptocurrency slump.
• 26% of bitcoin sold in the past 30 days came from investors who bought it above $90,000.