Stocks Ease Lower as Oil Rises and Nvidia Slips on AI-Funding Talks

U.S. stocks opened the week lower as oil prices climbed and Nvidia slid after reports that AI-infrastructure financing could reach roughly $500 billion, dragging the tech sector down while the broader indices dipped: the S&P 500 around -0.1%, the Dow about -0.1%, and the Nasdaq around -0.3%. Oil benchmarks surged with Brent near $85+ and WTI above $80 amid Iran-Hormuz tension and wait for CPI data that could influence Fed policy. Intel also fell after announcing a $15 billion stock offering. Earnings season continues with AI infrastructure players on the docket, as investors weigh inflation signals and rate paths.