Oil prices saw a slight uptick amid concerns over potential disruptions from a U.S. blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Markets are also keenly awaiting developments on a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s drone strike on a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean signals escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
AI stocks: Midterm elections could threaten AI trade as data center backlash grows
Public opposition to US data centers and the November midterm elections could reshape AI infrastructure investment. Increased regulatory scrutiny, rising electricity costs and construction delays