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Data centers and policy
1 video · 47mOfficials flagged data-center pushback on power costs and a Florida moratorium proposal, even as the US chief technology officer outlined federal R&D, nuclear and compute commitments.
Trump rules out Iran strikes before the midterms as data-center politics and visa curbs surface
The segment framed a pre-midterm backdrop: the White House ruled out near-term action against Iran — seen as avoiding an oil-price shock — while crude rallied, mortgage rates rose for a seventh week, and a Florida gubernatorial candidate called for a temporary data-center construction moratorium. Policy risk also included a visa-sponsorship crackdown on major tech employers.
Brazil
1 video · 19mMarket Makers read a rightward congressional shift as opening a reform window, with the real's offshore quote strengthening about 4%.
Brazil's first-round results point to a right-leaning Congress and a roughly 4% offshore real gain
Market Makers read partial first-round results as a decisive rightward shift: the offshore dollar quote against the real fell roughly 4% versus the prior close, PL was projected to become the largest bloc in both chambers, and conservative-aligned candidates won most governor races. The panel debated whether a friendly Congress enables reform or produces fiscal drift.
TBPN: AI-driven math is a live cryptographic risk and AI lab revenue reporting stays muddy
The hosts discussed how rapid AI-assisted math advances could weaken blockchain cryptography — prompting bunker-mode talk — alongside an alleged open-source-agent bank cyberattack, inconsistent private AI lab revenue reporting, and a reported Starbucks-Chipotle exploration.
Nvidia-backed Firmus shelved its Australian listing amid the AI de-rating
Bloomberg's Asia coverage described a broad de-rating in AI-linked equities after OpenAI's revenue run-rate was reported below market chatter, and Nvidia-backed Firmus withdrew its Australian listing on volatility and valuation skepticism. Optical component supplier Lumentum described demand vastly outpacing capacity, and Fed speakers signaled more tightening is likely.
OpenAI is reported to expect at least $70 billion annualized by year-end at a $1.4 trillion valuation
Bloomberg reporting indicates OpenAI expects annualized revenue of at least $70 billion by year-end, largely on enterprise demand, at a $1.4 trillion valuation; markets spent the session parsing gross versus net revenue definitions. Separately, Airtel Money's London listing looks set to be the UK's largest IPO since 2021.