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SEC reforms, Middle East energy shocks, semiconductor tensions, and EU tech scrutiny

This edition highlights:

  • Oil and Gas: Middle East conflict keeps oil and gas prices high, straining global markets.
  • Semiconductors: U.S. launches trade probe into EU and allies, targeting semiconductor sectors.
  • Technology and Media: EU tightens competition policy, scrutinizing Big Tech’s AI dominance and smart TV gatekeepers.
  • Capital Markets: SEC restructures audit enforcement, consolidating oversight under Sarbanes-Oxley.