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Stocks jumped on reports that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal, sending U.S. indices to fresh highs while Brent crude slid toward $100 as oil prices fell; the rally was aided by AI optimism, lifting semis such as AMD, Intel, ARM and Qualcomm, with Asia-Pac gains led by Samsung and broad EU and global indices also rising as the dollar weakened on the news.
U.S. President Trump has dampened Nvidia's prospects in China, causing a pause in the $5 trillion AI market rally, highlighting geopolitical tensions impacting the tech industry.
Global stock markets reached record highs driven by an AI boom, with significant gains in Asia following OpenAI's partnership with South Korean chipmakers, and record valuations for OpenAI itself, amid ongoing economic and political uncertainties.
US stock futures rose slightly after a brief decline, with markets showing signs of fatigue in the AI-driven rally. Asian shares gained modestly, and commodities like copper and oil experienced slight fluctuations. Investors are awaiting the US personal consumption expenditures report to gauge inflation and interest rate prospects, amid policy risks and geopolitical concerns impacting markets.
AMD stock has rebounded nearly 90% since April, driven by strong revenue growth in data centers and the launch of its MI350 GPUs, which are seen as competitors to Nvidia. Analyst Kevin George is optimistic about AMD's AI growth prospects, citing partnerships with major tech firms and the company's gaming success. Despite mixed Wall Street ratings, the stock's recent surge suggests strong investor confidence, with a current price target slightly below the market price.
US stocks were mostly flat on Friday as the tech-led rally, driven by Nvidia, showed signs of fatigue. The S&P 500 remained unchanged, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly. Nvidia's stock fell over 1%, impacting other chip stocks. Investors are also evaluating the broader US economy and potential interest rate cuts. Bank of America economists forecast a strong economic outlook with potential rate cuts starting in December. Home prices hit a record high in May, adding to the challenges for homebuyers.
US stocks wavered on Friday as the tech-led rally, driven by Nvidia, showed signs of fatigue. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, while the Dow Jones saw a minor increase. Nvidia's stock dropped over 2%, causing it to lose its brief status as the world's most valuable company. Investors are also evaluating the broader US economy and potential interest rate cuts.