A mystery‑priced chip deal between Meta and Nvidia boosts Big Tech. Geopolitical tensions push oil prices higher. And even with AI spending exploding, Fed officials still aren’t convinced it will tame inflation anytime soon.

Today’s recommended read: Hawks circle as top two central banks switch leaders, Mike Dolan

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