Gold Extends Decline as Inflation Risks Lift Fed Rate-Hike Bets · Gold prices continued to fall as inflation risks boosted expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. This reflects investor concerns over tighter monetary policy, which may further dampen gold's safe-haven appeal.
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ORCL Stock Extends Fall Overnight After Analyst Cuts Price Target, Flags Analyst Day as Key Catalyst
Oracle's stock continued to decline overnight after an analyst cut the price target and highlighted Analyst Day as a key catalyst. Investors are watching to see if the company's massive AI infrastructure bet can translate into profitable cloud growth.
RBNZ Hikes by 25 Basis Points, Risk of Further Large Hikes Diminishes
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its policy rate by 25 basis points, a move that exceeded market expectations. The bank also indicated that the risk of needing further substantial rate hikes has decreased, easing concerns about aggressive tightening. This decision reflects a balance between curbing inflation and supporting economic growth.
Anthropic Touts Better Performance, Lower Cost in Upgraded Top Models · Anthropic announced that its upgraded top models offer improved performance and reduced costs. This could strengthen its competitive position in the AI market and attract more enterprise customers.
Bessent's Bond Gains Wiped Out as Treasury Yields Jump Again
Treasury yields surged again, erasing all of Bessent's previous bond market gains. This shift highlights growing market concerns over interest rate movements, potentially affecting investor sentiment and asset allocation.
Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields · Fighting between the US and Iran has pushed up oil prices and bond yields, causing Asian markets to fall sharply. The escalation has heightened geopolitical risk concerns, dampening investor sentiment.
OpenAI Official Update: Expanding Economic Opportunity With AI
OpenAI's official site lists an update on expanding economic opportunity with AI. This highlights the company's focus on leveraging AI for economic growth. The update underscores OpenAI's commitment to societal benefits.
Brazil's Congress Approves Tax Exemptions to Attract Data Center Investments
Brazil's Congress has approved tax exemptions aimed at attracting data center investments. This move is expected to reduce operational costs for companies and boost the country's digital infrastructure. The policy underscores Brazil's commitment to advancing its digital economy.
NVDA: Not Just Nvidia: Power and Cooling Firms Ride the Trillion-Dollar Data Centre Boom
The data centre boom extends beyond Nvidia, benefiting power and cooling equipment suppliers. These firms provide critical infrastructure for high-density computing. Demand is rising with AI and cloud expansion.
Key Financial Data and Events to Watch Today: 2026 Year 9 Month 2 Day Wednesday
Today focuses on US ADP employment data and the Fed's Beige Book.
- 20:15 US 8 ADP Employment Change
- Next day 02:00 Fed releases Beige Book
Jin10 Data Compilation: Summary of Important News from Yesterday and This Morning (2026-09-02)
Fed Governor Barr said if inflation does not cool, rate hikes should be decisive; Anthropic released Fable 5.1 claiming improved coding capabilities; OpenAI said it will launch Astra soon; Google is reportedly releasing Gemini 3.8 Flash this week; Middle East tensions escalated with US strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliation on US camp in Jordan, Russian-Iranian meeting calling ceasefire fragile, US Treasury Secretary saying Hormuz will have alternate route within two years, two supertankers hit, and a wedding in Iran killed 5 and injured 50.
- Fed Governor Barr: If inflation does not cool, rate hikes should be decisive.
- Anthropic released Fable 5.1, claiming improved coding capabilities; OpenAI said it will launch Astra soon; Google is reportedly releasing Gemini 3.8 Flash this week.
- Middle East situation - ① US forces attacked multiple locations in Iran's airports and along the strait, with explosions also reported at the key energy hub Asaluyeh port. The US said it struck radars Iran was trying to rebuild.
- Iran said it used heavy missiles to strike a US camp in Jordan, causing heavy US casualties.
- Russian and Iranian presidents met, saying the US-Iran ceasefire is fragile.
- US Treasury Secretary: The Strait of Hormuz will have an 'alternate route' within two years, and the US will continue to increase sanctions on Iran.
- Two supertankers were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian media reported that a wedding in Sirik, Iran, has resulted in at least 5 dead and 50 injured due to US strikes.
Cantor Expects Smaller Snowflake Beat Than Last Quarter — Will That Be Enough?
Cantor expects Snowflake's beat this quarter to be smaller than last quarter. The stock has a history of exceeding Wall Street expectations, and investor enthusiasm for the data and analytics software segment remains high.
Jin10 Data Compilation: Middle East Situation Tracking (9 Month 2 Day)
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran and the US exchange attacks, with threats and responses affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard said severe punishment awaits aggressors, and the US will regret its new attacks.
- The US launched a new round of strikes on Iran, hitting a key energy hub port and multiple coastal sites in southern Iran.
- Iran vowed a multiple-fold response and will strike US military bases, threatening Bahrain and Kuwait with 'gifts on the way'.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard retaliated, shooting down a US MQ-9 drone; explosions were heard in Erbil, Iraq, and US bases in Jordan and Bahrain were attacked.
- Commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday changed little, remaining in single digits.
- Two supertankers were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Strait of Hormuz will achieve 'detour passage' within two years.
- Iran said it will not allow US attempts to let ships pass through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Russian and Iranian presidents met, calling the US-Iran ceasefire fragile.
- British media reported that Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles.
NVDA: NVIDIA and CrowdStrike Strengthen Agentic Cybersecurity Frontier
NVIDIA and CrowdStrike announced CrowdStrike SafeMind, an agentic cybersecurity system built with NVIDIA Nemotron open models. It aims to counter automated attacks with automated defense, offering enhanced protection and cost savings. This collaboration underscores the shift toward intelligent, automated security solutions.
ORCL: EU antitrust regulator eyes Oracle licensing practices, source says
According to a source, the EU antitrust regulator is scrutinizing Oracle's licensing practices. This could have implications for Oracle's business model. It remains unclear whether the regulator will take further action.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. reported quarterly results that surpassed analyst expectations for both earnings and revenues. The outperformance may indicate robust business momentum, though future stock movement depends on broader factors.
Dell Beats Quarterly Views on Record AI Server Demand, Boosts Full-Year Outlook
Dell Technologies' fiscal second-quarter results beat Wall Street's estimates, driven by record demand for AI servers. The company raised its full-year outlook. This highlights the strong momentum in AI infrastructure spending.
U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil, Bond Yields Spike, U.S.-Iran War Heats Up
U.S. stocks declined as oil prices and bond yields surged, while the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified. This reflects market concerns over geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures. Investors should monitor further developments and their economic impact.
PANW: Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates, acquires AI platform Console
Palo Alto Networks reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and announced the acquisition of AI platform Console. The move aims to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio and leverage AI for enhanced threat detection. The acquisition is expected to accelerate innovation and solidify its market leadership.
Iran Says It Struck US Camp in Jordan with Heavy Missiles
Iran announced it launched heavy missile strikes on a US military camp in Jordan. The move could escalate tensions in the Middle East and affect US military positioning in the region. No detailed reports on specific damages from the attack are available yet.
Dell Technologies Q2 FY27 earnings beat on AI server demand · Dell Technologies reported quarterly results that exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for AI servers. This highlights the positive impact of AI infrastructure spending on hardware makers.
Global Bond Yields Surge, Challenging Government Borrowing · Bond yields around the world have risen sharply, increasing borrowing costs for governments. This shift could impact fiscal policies and market confidence.
AAPL: Apple Inc. Files 8-K/A Amendment
Apple Inc. filed a 8-K/A amendment referencing 0000320193. The filing states that all information in the original 8-K remains unchanged except as set forth in the amendment. Additionally, the compensation committee granted a prorated restricted stock unit award.
Dell Reports Bullish Q2 CY2026, Stock Soars · Dell reported bullish Q2 and CY2026 figures, driving a sharp rise in its stock price. This positive signal reflects market optimism about the company's prospects. Investors should watch the business drivers behind these metrics.
PANW: Palo Alto Networks Tops Profit Outlook on AI Security Demand
Palo Alto Networks reported profit above expectations, driven by strong demand for AI security products. This performance indicates increased enterprise spending on security to address AI-related threats. The company's results highlight sustained demand for AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity.
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