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Global equities rose and oil steadied as Iran ceasefire talks stalled ahead of U.S. CPI data. AI optimism from CoreWeave lifted chipmakers and Nasdaq futures, while soft inflation expectations suppor…
Major indices hit record highs on eased AI profitability fears and Iran/Strait of Hormuz optimism. AMD beat Q2 estimates but gave back earlier gains as investors booked profits after a +142% YTD run,…
US futures rose on strong earnings from Palantir, Snap, and Amazon (now $3T market cap). Iran-US Strait of Hormuz tensions persist despite denial of broader talks. Oil and gold prices climbed; market…
Oil prices rose modestly amid Iran war supply concerns, though the U.S. signal of temporary sanctions waivers provided some relief. Volatile trading persisted as strategic reserves deplete and ceasef…
Brent crude edged up 0.12% to $105.76 as traders awaited Trump-Xi talks on Iran conflict and trade issues. Oil prices remain sensitive to geopolitical tensions and U.S. interest rate expectations.
Oil majors including Exxon Mobil maintain capital discipline despite Middle East supply disruptions and crude prices above $100/barrel, prioritizing shareholder returns over production expansion amid…