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Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
Geopolitics
Global benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war
Global shares are trading mostly higher, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
Macro
Consumer optimism slides sharply as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.
Geopolitics
Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
Geopolitics
Oil falls amid optimism over potential diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict
Oil fell Friday, following a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased deal to end the standoff in the Persian Gulf.
Geopolitics
Oil prices reverse gains as United Nations General Assembly meeting lifts hopes for Iran war diplomacy
Oil prices reversed early gains on Tuesday amid optimism that prospects for a diplomatic solution to the U.S.-Iran war are improving.
AI
Amodei, Anthropic's Leader, Exposed A.I.'s Dangers. It's Time to Act.
Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism - and worry - as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.
AI
Stocks hit records as AI optimism grows, but bond markets tell a different story
The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telli…
AI
Opportunism, optimism, patriotism, and fear: The AI doom debate is dividing the Chinese internet too
Opportunism, optimism, patriotism, and fear: The AI doom debate is dividing the Chinese internet too
Technology
Salesforce's stock has been riding a wave of AI optimism. Here's what Wall Street wants to see next.
Salesforce's Dreamforce conference next week could offer a glimpse of how its recently announced Claudeforce partnership with Anthropic will play out.
Macro
Affordability issues, sales outlook damp dealer optimism in Q3
In Cox Automotive's latest survey of sentiment, dealers cited affordability pressures, rising inflation, higher interest rates and economic uncertainty as key…
Hillary Clinton leads tributes to Gloria Steinem: 'Her activism was rooted in optimism'
Ex-secretary of state joins Nancy Pelosi, Jill Biden, Roxane Gay and others in heralding groundbreaking feminist. Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campa…
Housing
Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges
AEC firms cautiously optimistic in 2026, according to Grassi. The post Cautious Optimism, Persistent Challenges: AEC Firms Feeling Positive Despite Challenges…
AI
AI optimism and 'a quieter Fed': 3 takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech as chair
AI optimism and 'a quieter Fed': 3 takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech as chair
Crypto
Bitcoin on track for 20% weekly gain as investor optimism floods back
The flagship digital currency has enjoyed a strong week boosted by several contributing factors.
Crypto
Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund
The governance vote redirects tokens previously reserved for user airdrops toward partnerships, incentives and Optimism's growing institutional push.
Technology
U.S. small business optimism, and uncertainty, ramped up in July, key report shows
The U.S. small business optimism index rose by more than two points from June to July, but so did the uncertainty index, according to new data from the Nationa…
Energy
Oil prices rise as Iran tempers optimism around strait of Hormuz reopening - business live
European shares mixed; UK employment market shows 'rays of light' for jobseekers with upturn in pay, study says. More retail news: The John Lewis Partnership,…
Industrials
Caterpillar (CAT) Faces A 272% Fair Value Gap Following Data Center Backlog Optimism
Caterpillar (CAT) is back in focus after fresh news on its premium valuation, record backlog tied to data center power equipment, continued dividend increases,…
Housing
Kier boosts order book and looks ahead with optimism
Kier has grown its order book by almost a tenth and declared it expects revenue and profit to be "at the top end of market expectations" in its full-year accou…
Technology
Micron's stock gains, signaling a 'return to optimism' about the chip sector
Investors are looking forward to Samsung's earnings and SK Hynix's ADR listing, experts say.
Autos
Shares of BYD and Xiaomi surge as June delivery figures fuel optimism
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers surged, after companies posted June vehicle data that helped to buoy investor sentiment.
Geopolitics
Burnham brings emotional connection and optimism in vibe shift from Starmer
Labour MPs value Burnham's warmth as a communicator but they know that will not be enough on its own. When Keir Starmer welcomed Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary…
Macro
'Every time you turn around, there's a new price increase': US small-business optimism plummets
At the same time, 29% of small-business owners also report having open positions they can't fill. Amid rising fuel prices and inflation across the US, confiden…
Energy
Oil rebounds as postponed U.S.-Iran talks temper optimism over ceasefire progress
With immediate supply fears fading and tanker traffic returning to the Strait of Hormuz, traders are turning their attention back to oil demand and OPEC's outl…
Geopolitics
Shares are mixed and oil trades below $80 on optimism over interim US-Iran war deal
Asian shares are mixed and oil is trading below $80 a barrel, as markets watch for details on the interim agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war
Markets
Dow Jumps Over 900 Points On US-Iran Deal Optimism: Investor Sentiment Improves, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
US stocks rise as Trump calls off Iran strikes and Lam Research and Applied Materials surge on bullish analyst targets.
Energy
ASX 200 Climbs Higher as Global Optimism Fuels Market Momentum
ASX 200 advances as global sentiment improves, mining and banking stocks gain strength, and major ASX-listed companies attract investor attention amid evolving…
Markets
Two reasons for optimism after Tuesday's whipsaw market sell-off
There's reason for optimism, judging by bullish options flows around stocks that do better when interest-rates stay lower, and call-buyers who are prepared for…
