US-Iran Impasse Fails to Stall AI Rally| Insight with Haslinda Amin 06/03/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 03, 2026 at 06:58  |  52:01  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Luo Rong — CFO, Baidu
Jwalant Nanavati — Head of Investment Banking Asia ex-Japan, Nomura
Anthony Stevens — Bloomberg Market Producer

Summary

Asian stocks hit record highs driven by AI rally, but oil price rises from US-Iran tensions and a new US tariff proposal add caution. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses geopolitics, while Baidu's CFO reports AI revenue exceeding 50%. Deal-making remains robust, with SpaceX planning a $75 billion IPO.

  • Asian stocks at record highs on AI rally.
  • US-Iran tensions keep oil prices elevated.
  • US proposes tariffs on 60 economies for forced labor.
  • Mike Pompeo defends Trump's Iran strategy and views China as adversary.
  • SpaceX targets $75 billion IPO.
  • Baidu sees AI revenue exceed 50% of total.
  • India market under pressure; foreign investors cautious.
  • AI infrastructure buildout in Southeast Asia.
Trade Ideas
Luo Rong CFO, Baidu 48:48
Baidu AI revenue exceeds 50%.
AI revenue surpassing 50% of total for the first time, cloud revenue growing 79% YoY, operating margin improving while peers decline, and strict ROI management on CapEx, indicating strong monetization and efficiency.
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Speakers: Luo Rong  · Tickers: BIDU