Markets: Mideast Worries Clash With AI Optimism
Markets balance Mideast tensions against Nvidia AI gains as oil prices face geopolitical pressure on August 18, 2026.
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Markets opened caught between Mideast conflict risks and Nvidia AI momentum, with oil prices reflecting historical patterns of Middle East conflicts driving volatility while AI industry impact sustains equity gains.
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