Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
Jensen Huang built the world's most valuable company by pioneering the specialized computer chips behind the artificial intelligence boom.
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CoreWeave stock pops 11% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand
CoreWeave shares jumped 11% in extended trading on Tuesday after the AI infrastructure provider reported revenue than topped Wall Street expectations.
Oracle’s stock has taken a hit as AI spending concerns resurface
August 11, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. Shares of On Holding fell nearly 20% and ended close to $30, even after posting robust Q2 results with net sales of CHF 850.3m, a 13.5% increase year-on-year, and a swing to CHF 105m in net…
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Thai Baht: Benign inflation keeps BoT on hold – Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategists note July Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 2.0% year-on-year, below consensus, mainly due to softer retail fuel prices. While core CPI has been gradually rising, overall price pressures are de…
SEC Plans Vote on New Crypto Investment Contract Rules as CLARITY Act Stalls
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday it will hold an open meeting this Friday, August 14, to consider proposing new rules that would create a tailored offering path for certain crypto investment…
Euro stalls below 100-day SMA as investors brace for US CPI
The single currency registers minimal losses against the Greenback on Tuesday as traders and market participants prepare for the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday, which could set the path for th…
Longtime OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap leaves as shake-up at AI lab continues
Lightcap joined OpenAI in 2018 and held a number of senior leadership roles during his tenure, including a four-year stint as the company's operating chief. He served in that role until April, when he moved into a new p…
U.S. oil rises above $83 a barrel as Iran says Strait of Hormuz won't open until conditions are met
Oil prices rose Tuesday after a senior Iranian official said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Tehran's conditions are met by Washington.
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Australian Dollar: Policy risks balanced as inflation lingers – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Nicholas Chia reports that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision, as widely expected. Chia notes the RBA sees inflation returning to the midpoint of…
An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect
An important inflation report Wednesday could give the Federal Reserve a little breathing room in its battle against inflation.
The Ethereum (ETH) Chart Everyone Is Watching Has a Problem: $1,475 May Never Come
Ethereum has declined by more than 2% over the past 24 hours, but still holds a small weekly gain. ETH is currently at $1,875, while many traders are waiting for a deeper flush to $1,475 before buying.
Forex Today: US Dollar on pause ahead of US CPI
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading little changed in the vicinity below the 100.00 price zone ahead of the United States (US) July Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is expected on Wednesday. Investors expect the repor…
Oil: Strait of Hormuz risk premium – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s energy team notes fading hopes for a US–Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent toward USD 90 and gas oil to nearly USD 1,350 per ton. Drone attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia, Russ…
AI computing power is becoming a tradable asset class as CME launches futures contracts
Computing power is emerging as a new tradable asset class, with CME Group set to launch the first futures contracts tied to the cost of running the chips that power artificial intelligence.
Internet Computer (ICP) Rebounds 10% Weekly: What’s Happening and What’s Next?
The leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), experienced substantial volatility over the past week, ultimately posting minor gains.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Is ETH’s $2K Dream Dead After the Latest Rejection?
Ethereum is consolidating around the $1.8K area after recovering from its June lows, but the broader structure remains under pressure. The daily chart shows ETH trading below important moving averages, while the 4-hour …
Ripple (XRP) Just Dipped Below $1: Collapse Warning or Hidden Opportunity?
Ripple’s cross-border token has performed quite poorly over the last week, dropping by more than 7%.
Root's 2026 Outlook: AI-Driven Telematics Model Gains Scale Through Embedded Growth Partnerships
Root transitioned to profitability through disciplined underwriting and embedded distribution partnerships.
Bitcoin Knots Plans New Proof-of-Work Algorithm After BIP-110 Enforcement Fails
Bitcoin Knots said on August 11 that it plans to choose a new proof-of-work algorithm for the stalled BIP-110 chain after the minority fork produced only two blocks.
Wall Street just endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. What now?
The first three-plus years of the artificial intelligence build-out have been paid for through record amounts of equity and debt issued by the world's leading tech companies, some of whom are spending so much of their e…
Japan: BoJ inflation focus and rate risks – Rabobank
Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley examines Japanese inflation dynamics and Bank of Japan policy. The report notes elevated Oil prices and supply risks, but stresses BoJ’s focus on core inflation and wage-driven…
If I Could Tell All Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It's This
One of the biggest debates among stock market investors in 2026 has been: "Is there an AI bubble?" Some investors are worried that tech stock valuations are too high, that the S&P 500 index is too top-heavy with artific…
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.34%. September E-mini S&P futures (ES…
Euro: Rangebound against US Dollar as volatility sinks – ING
Chris Turner at ING observes that EUR/USD realised volatility continues to decline, with one-year volatility matching lows from November 2024. He argues this calm backdrop is unlikely to change before mid-September, and…