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Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a core part of how companies across sectors work, from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to software and large language models like ChatGPT. At the same time, inflation is easing in many regions but still above central bank targets, interest rate expectations are shifting, and energy and geopolitics are keeping markets…

Escalating US-Iran tensions drove crude oil benchmarks up over 4%, contributing to a broader equity sell-off. Major US indices declined as investors braced for upcoming tech earnings, with the Nasdaq falling 1.40%. While memory stocks stabilized, tech sectors faced downward pressure, exacerbated by SpaceX’s aborted launch. Macro data reveals a complex landscape: July consumer confidence…