Renewables & Energy Security: Morocco plans to invest about $16B over five years to add 16 GW of solar and wind, pushing renewables past 45% of its power mix while expanding self-consumption and microgrids. Global Markets & Inflation: Stocks bounced as tech buyers chased dips, but investors are watching May U.S. CPI (forecast 4.2% headline) and the risk of higher rates amid a Gulf shock. Whole-Economy Shock: Gulf leaders warn the Strait of Hormuz disruption is hitting far more than oil—spilling into food, fertilizers, helium for chips, and broader trade. Privacy Enforcement: New Zealand’s Green Party wants the Privacy Commissioner empowered to seek major court-ordered penalties for serious breaches, up to $10M for corporates. Consumer & Travel Pricing: Air India will trial cheaper domestic economy fares if passengers opt out of meals/snacks, cutting prices by Rs 500–600 on select routes. Business & Policy: San Francisco voters rejected a CEO pay-ratio tax expansion; in Australia, economists warn Labor’s CGT changes could push capital abroad. Trade & Construction: Qatar’s Project Qatar 2026 opens with 145 exhibitors, spotlighting construction materials and smart building tech. Health Tech Deals: Qatar’s QBA met Canada’s business forum on health technology and medical research ahead of a Sept. 16 investment summit. Corporate Fraud Settlements: U.S. contractors agreed to pay $21.3M to resolve allegations tied to improper use of service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides. Local Economy: Chattanooga’s River City Company says it has raised $13M toward a $50M riverfront parks upgrade.