The shooting outside Trump’s dinner with the press has left Washington shaken, the soldier charged over bets on Maduro chased business success while in the Army, and San Francisco loves Chonkers the sea lion. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter:

The reported shooting outside a dinner involving Trump has heightened political uncertainty in Washington, affecting sentiment around assets linked to political stability. While the specific market exposure of assets named "TRUMP," "DINNER," and "WASHINGTON" is ambiguous, any perceived threat to high-profile political figures can trigger short-term risk-off behavior in niche prediction or sentiment-driven markets. The incident may influence rate differentials and capital flows if it signals broader instability, particularly ahead of upcoming elections. The mention of a soldier betting on Maduro’s political fortunes introduces potential scrutiny on military conduct and geopolitical risk pricing. Traders will watch the next CPI release for signs of how such political shocks may be influencing inflation expectations and Fed policy pricing.

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