Geopolitical Tensions Rise, Qualcomm Downgraded, Crypto Whales on the Move

1. The IMF warns that an energy shock from the Middle East conflict will heavily impact Asian economies, as the U.S. simultaneously widens its shipping blockade against Iran to include contraband items.
2. Qualcomm shares are in focus after J.P. Morgan downgraded the stock to 'Neutral' from 'Overweight' and significantly cut its price target from $185 to $140.
3. The crypto market faces potential high volatility as whale 'Abraxas Capital' deposits $148.32 million in Bitcoin to Kraken, while another report indicates the largest BTC accumulation since 2013 by a different whale.