Market news archive — page 5

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged for a seventh straight meeting, warning that the deepening US-Canada tariff dispute is pushing inflation risks higher just as the domestic labour market weakens.

Brent crude climbed toward the $100 level amid intensified oil supply risk from Saudi Arabia and heightened regional tensions related to Iranian exclusion-zone threat and ongoing conflict

Bitmine’s Ethereum reserves approach six million as the broader crypto treasury climbs to about $15.7 billion amid market weakness tied to geopolitical tensions.

Qualcomm shares rose sharply after reports that the company struck a data center infrastructure agreement with Amazon, signaling its entry into AI-centric hardware alongside Nvidia.

The FTSE 100 remains around the flat line as renewed oil gains and Middle East tensions keep energy markets under pressure, with gains in mining and energy offset by weakness in financials and healthcare.

Apple's latest foldable iPhone, bolstered by AI capabilities, enters the spotlight at a potential cost burden highlighted by a reported multi-billion price tag.

OpenAI's Astra model release has buoyed sentiment for memory chips, contributing to a rebound in the semiconductor sector and lifting activity on the KOSPI after a late-July trough.

In a rapid shift, Goldman Sachs analysts have moved from dialing back oil forecasts to lifting them, with the possibility of Brent reaching around $120 as Middle East disruptions potentially persist into 2027.

Bernstein outlines upside for Robinhood's new chain based on fee generation and shares bullish Bitcoin targets extending to 2029.

Taiwan’s TSMC and Korea’s Samsung will adopt ASML’s High NA EUV chipmaking systems as AI demand accelerates the need for more advanced semiconductors.

Mistral AI raises a record funding round, valuing the European AI champion at about $24 billion as backers include Samsung, Nvidia, and BlackRock.

A Nvidia-backed data-center operator has reached an agreement with OpenAI to provide capacity in Malaysia, underscoring ongoing regional expansion of AI infrastructure

Markets across Asia were mixed as oil prices stayed firm amid tensions around Iran, with gold movements and stock rallies outlined alongside expectations for interest-rate policy ripple effects.

China’s central bank increased its gold holdings to a peak not seen since 2023, while its foreign exchange reserves continued rising, signaling ongoing asset diversification and reserve-building.

The Ethereum ecosystem is moving toward a post-quantum security framework under the Hegotá upgrade, prioritizing account abstraction, censorship resistance, and two core EIPs focused on FOCIL and frame transactions.

Solana reportedly leads Bitcoin on a key decentralization metric, while reports flag a single software bug as a potential threat to the network, and a notable investor trims exposure to Solana as Bitcoin-linked assets rise.

French shares end higher on light volume, while contrasting reports show a flat session in lackluster trade as investors weigh Middle East tensions and the upcoming ECB policy decision.

Harmony plans to voluntarily shut down its blockchain, redirect ONE emissions into an AI-video business, and urges users to exit smart contracts before September 10 amid security concerns linked to AI threats.

Ethereum development teams publish progress on Frame Transactions, enabling gas-fee payments without holding ETH, while new crypto models discuss ETH-supply dynamics and reward retention.

Asian stock markets advanced as technology names led a broad move higher, supported by renewed expectations for AI infrastructure demand and optimism around memory-chip prospects linked to new AI models.

Silver traded between $65.91 and $67.04 on September 7, 2026, last at $65.91 (-0.21%).

Gold traded between $4,412.02 and $4,481.30 on September 7, 2026, last at $4,412.02 (-0.40%).

Nvidia’s latest earnings reveal a key figure that underscores its lead in AI chips, a development analysts say could reshape the competitive landscape for AMD and Intel.

Huawei releases a new foldable device amid intensified competition from Xiaomi and Apple as premium smartphone launches accelerate ahead of a foldable iPhone release.

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged for a seventh straight meeting, warning that renewed US tariffs and elevated oil prices could push inflation higher.

The Bitcoin-based Liquid sidechain paused operations after reports that white-hat actors withdrew about 4,000 BTC, roughly $320 million, with plans to return most after a vulnerability patch is deployed network-wide.

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang stated that AGI has arrived following OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra release, underscoring the perceived milestone in AI capability and the related demand for advanced computing hardware.

Harmony moves to shut down its layer-1 chain and migrate its ONE token to Ethereum as part of a broader AI video-focused remix economy strategy following a recent exploit

The Liquid sidechain experienced a halt as purported white-hat hackers withdrew a large amount of bitcoin, prompting exchange suspensions and an ongoing effort to contact those responsible.

A low-priced dividend payer is outperforming the broader market in 2026, delivering a higher total return than the S&P 500 while offering a 6.4% yield.

A $1,000 investment in Bitcoin on Sept. 3, 2016 would be worth roughly $126,810 now, representing a gain of about 12,381%.

Nvidia trades near its 52-week high as leading peers in the chip sector lag behind by roughly 18% to 32% from their own highs.

Historically challenging for equities, September has often ranked among the weakest months for the S&P 500, with chatter centering on a pattern traced back to 2000 that may precede similar outcomes this year.

Reports indicate September has been the worst month for the S&P 500 over the past century, a trend now under observation as markets begin the month.

According to wire reports, KeyBanc cautions that Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 launch, under new CEO John Ternus, could weigh on the stock.

Reporting highlights two strategic avenues SpaceX could pursue to strengthen its position in the evolving space race, while noting the company’s advanced technology profile.

Nvidia’s strategy extends into infrastructure for AI, backed by major cloud demand including a large AWS GPU deployment, signaling potential growth beyond traditional GPU sales.

Reports indicate Nvidia is involved in a funding round that would strengthen its relationship with a rapidly growing compute supplier, potentially altering the competitive dynamics in AI cloud infrastructure.

Investors weigh whether Alphabet can sustain Buffett-style returns on capital amid scrutiny of the tech leader's long-term cash generation and capital-allocation strategy

New disclosures about Nvidia and SK Hynix memory commitments shed light on market expectations surrounding Micron Technology's prospects.

Markets reached a fresh all-time high for the S&P 500, prompting renewed scrutiny of historical patterns and whether this rally signals a new departure or echoes past cycles.

Berkshire Hathaway’s long-run outperformance of the S&P 500 under Warren Buffett remains notable, with Apple continuing as the company’s largest public equities position as leadership transition to Greg Abel unfolds.

A prominent crypto analyst argues that Bitcoin stands out after a strong August, suggesting potential upside into year-end according to wire reports.

A reported SpaceX commitment to Nvidia-based AI computing, paired with a Musk claim that a new foundry could accelerate gas-turbine production, points to shifting cost and timing dynamics for SpaceX and its AI infrastructure.

A surprise failure in a pivotal Phase 3 trial for Ionis’ heart-drug candidate Pelacarsen prompted declines for Ionis and its partner Novartis, adding uncertainty to the antisense development program.

Jim Cramer spotlighted a stock he says is quietly concentrating portfolios, while a trader took the opposite view as copper neared the $100 level.

Cerebras reported a $25.4 billion backlog, with a major portion linked to an agreement with OpenAI, while second-quarter adjusted revenue rose sharply year over year.

Rising diesel prices and widening refining cracks push Brent closer to the $95 mark amid tightening middle distillate supplies, with products leading the latest oil price move.

The BoC left its policy rate unchanged but adopted firmer language on inflation risk, a shift traders read as reducing the odds of further easing and lifting the Canadian dollar.

AMD pledges up to $5 billion to Anthropic and agrees to supply up to 2 gigawatts of Instinct MI450 GPUs, as Anthropic’s IPO prospectus reportedly nears.