Trump Claims ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz as Iran Peace Talks Stall
US-Iran tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz as Trump claims naval dominance and 300% inflation in Iran, while Tehran says peace talks have stalled and oil prices climb.
Equinix Backs Texas AI Data Center Rules Amid $1.6B Investment
Equinix endorses Texas data center standards after investing $1.6 billion across nine sites, as AI power demand strains grids and universities cash in on land deals.
Gold Price Prediction: Will Bullion Retake $5,000 by Year-End?
Gold hit a record above $5,000 an ounce earlier this year before sliding sharply. One market analyst argues it could reclaim that level before December 31 — here’s the case, and the risks.
Nvidia Taps Wall Street Giants for $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Push
Nvidia partners with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to raise at least $500 billion for AI data center financing, even as some investors question the strategy.
Russia Caps Retail Crypto Purchases at $3,645 a Year, Approves Only BTC, ETH and USDT
Russia’s new crypto law, effective September 1, 2026, limits non-qualified investors to 300,000 rubles a year per intermediary and restricts retail trading to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether’s USDT.
US Stocks Slip From Records as Oil Whipsaws on Iran War Uncertainty
S&P 500 falls 0.3% and oil swings between $87 and $90 a barrel as investors await US inflation data and weigh coin-flip odds of a September Fed rate hike.
Nvidia Lines Up $500 Billion From Wall Street Giants for AI Infrastructure
Nvidia signs MOUs with Apollo, Blackstone, BlackRock, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR for a $500 billion AI financing push, as Intel’s upsized $20B raise draws over $100B in demand.
Oil Whipsaws as Trump Claims ‘100%’ Control of Hormuz Amid Iran’s Demands
Brent crude swings from above $90 to near $87 as Trump declares the US Navy has full control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran demands reparations and sanctions relief.
Robinhood Launches UK Crypto Trading With Over 50 Digital Assets
Robinhood expands into the UK crypto market via Bitstamp UK, offering fee-free trading across 50+ tokens with FX fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.30%.
Could Gold Retake $5,000 Before Year-End? The Case for a Comeback
Gold hit record highs above $5,000 an ounce earlier this year before pulling back sharply. Here is the data-backed case for and against a renewed rally.