•WTI crude futures spiked to $111 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensified, causing panic in energy markets.
•Goldman Sachs' Global Affairs Chief warned that the IRGC could activate cells in Latin America, West Africa, and Europe to hit embassies or cultural centers.
•The Strait of Hormuz remains paralyzed for a second week, with additional threats identified for undersea cables carrying 80% of Europe-Asia internet traffic.
