Monetary Policy & Housing: The Fed’s first rate hike in three years pushed the 30-year mortgage rate to just under 7%, reviving affordability pressure for households. Markets & Energy: Wall Street ended a mixed week as oil stayed above $100 and the Nasdaq held up on a semiconductor rally. Tokenized Stocks Go Mainstream: Coinbase’s tokenized equities on Base topped $1B in DEX trading volume in about a month, as non-US traders pour into 24/7 on-chain markets. Regulation Watch: T. Rowe Price’s digital-assets chief says tokenized shares need “instant” liquidity across on-chain and legacy formats, warning delays could undermine the promise of tokenized trading. Business Climate Turnaround: QNB says Spain has transformed from crisis casualty to growth leader, driven by export diversification, labor-market revival, and supportive investment. SME Push in Asia: Moldova’s PM met regional entrepreneurs on tax and export barriers; Malaysia’s domestic trade minister urged stronger MSME and trader empowerment to close the gap between growth and grassroots conditions. Local Deals & Jobs: Ondo State launched a solar plan to cut energy costs for 1,000 small businesses, while the UK is weighing higher business-rates relief thresholds for small firms. Corporate & Legal: A class action was filed against PROCEPT BioRobotics over alleged surprise sales underperformance tied to inventory and discounting.