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Markets rally on Iran talks, oil plunges; AI chip demand surges

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Global markets saw a significant uptick as the U.S. and Iran entered diplomatic talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a sharp decline in oil prices. This geopolitical de-escalation coincided with anticipation for upcoming tech earnings reports and a Federal Reserve policy meeting. Major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon are set to release their earnings, with a particular focus on their investments and performance in the AI sector, while SK Hynix and Samsung are expanding their roles in supplying chips for AI infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Robust demand for AI capacity is driving significant investment in semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure development.

RANK_REASON The article discusses market reactions to geopolitical events and upcoming earnings, with AI mentioned as a factor in tech company spending and chip demand, but does not report on a new AI release or core AI research.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Kospi index and U.S. stock futures jump as new Hormuz talks send oil prices plunging amid Iran war pause while Wall Street awaits Fed meeting

    Iran and Oman are also in talks that center around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships.

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