The Gist: Morning Brief - Iran Erupts: Oil Surges, Regime Cracks Down | January 12

Today's essential intelligence covering international developments and European affairs. Bullish Bets & Bond YieldsWall Street is signaling growing confidence in the economy, reflected in rallying retail stocks and persistently high bond yields, which suggest investors are demanding higher returns in anticipation of growth (WSJ). Berlin's Indo-Pacific GambitGermany is pivoting eastward, but with a notable strategic shift away from China.Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.