Markets & Energy: A US-Iran ceasefire sparked a fresh rally in India, with Sensex jumping 400+ points at the open as investors bet lower oil risk could ease inflation pressure. China Consumer Slowdown: China’s retail sales fell for the first time since 2022, while fixed-asset investment also weakened—another sign Beijing may need stronger stimulus to revive household demand. Crypto & Real-World Assets: Bybit launched options trading on Tether Gold (XAUT), partnering with Orbit Markets to bring institutional-style hedging to a tokenized gold product. Regulation & Consumer Protection: New York’s DFS secured a $400k Santander Consumer settlement over undisclosed auto-loan extension fees. Local Business & Jobs: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leads a Europe mission to win investment for aerospace and defense; in Northeast Michigan, Target Huron launched a $100k RISE workforce program for students and small businesses. Privacy Fight: Hawaii joined a coalition opposing the federal SECURE Data Act, warning it would cap stronger state privacy rules. Small Business: NFIB named Cody Carlson as Iowa state director. Industry Outlook: Multiple reports point to continued growth in recycled PET, portable cooling, manufacturing analytics, and packaging—fuelled by regulation, efficiency needs, and digital transformation.