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Hostilities in the Gulf have reignited concerns about oil prices and bond yields, yet these anxieties seem to be largely overlooked by stock markets fixated on AI advancements. The SOX chip index surged more than 5% on Tuesday as the S&P 500 notched its ninth consecutive record-breaking closing high.
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On Wednesday, a sudden escalation unfolded as the U.S. countered Iranian missile attacks in the Gulf with retaliatory strikes, causing Brent crude prices to surge by over 2% to approximately $98 per barrel.
Asian equity markets barely flinched, with tech-heavy indexes mirroring Wall Street's trend on Wednesday to set fresh records fueled by artificial intelligence momentum. Meanwhile, US futures took a slight dip ahead of the opening bell, while European stocks stumbled at the start of trading.
Meanwhile, the yen hovered precariously near its critical threshold of 160 per dollar, as a sudden escalation in US-Iran diplomatic activity fueled a surge in the greenback's value. In response, Japanese authorities have undertaken significant intervention efforts, committing over $73 billion to purchasing yen and stabilizing their currency.
Broadcom's financial results, scheduled for release after market close on Wednesday, are set to dominate industry headlines. As a key player in the artificial intelligence revolution, its massive valuation of $2 trillion has become a defining feature.
SpaceX's highly anticipated stock market debut gained momentum as new information about the company's massive initial public offering came to light. The planned listing would set a historic precedent with an estimated value of $75 billion at a fixed price of $135 per share.
A sudden shift has been announced by Microsoft, which asserts that significant progress has been achieved in the development of practical quantum computers through the creation of an innovative quantum chip, reimagined with artificial intelligence.
A significant week for jobs data got underway on Tuesday with an unexpected surge in April job openings, challenging the notion that the labor market is softening and keeping Federal Reserve hawks vigilant. Meanwhile, ADP's private sector payrolls for May are scheduled to be released before Friday's May employment report arrives.
Broadcom and Marvell Technology shares have skyrocketed since 2025, driven by a surge in demand from hyperscalers looking to minimize their dependence on Nvidia's processors for custom AI chips.
On Wednesday, Broadcom is set to announce its second-quarter financial results. Meanwhile, Marvell's stock price skyrocketed by 25% on Tuesday, reaching an all-time high following a glowing endorsement from Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang.
Upcoming happenings to observe.
Economic indicators are now being released, starting with the U.S. ADP report at 8:15 a.m. EDT. The Institute for Supply Management's May services purchasing managers' index is also scheduled to be announced at 10 a.m. EDT.
The Federal Reserve releases its Beige Book.
Michael Barr of the Fed joins Lorie Logan from Dallas Fed.
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