Nvidia shares rose to a new high after US approvals opened the door for H200 chip sales to major Chinese buyers.
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Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
The escalating costs of the US-Iran conflict could strain federal budgets, impact defense markets, and influence future military engagements.
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Concern over AI governance is not a geopolitical abstract but an unavoidable local actuality, and the U.S. may be amenable to cooperation with China despite the AI race between the superpowers.
A potential $1T China-US investment deal could reshape global economic dynamics, impacting national security, trade policies, and digital assets.
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The US government is moving aggressively to build out domestic rare earth production, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirming that actions are being taken “across the board” on these strategically vital materials. The push comes as Washington confronts an uncomfortable reality: China controls roughly 95% of global heavy rare earth output, and the US imports nearly all of its critical mineral needs. What’s actually happening The federal response is multi-pronged and, by government standards, moving fast. The Trump administration signed executive orders in 2025 specifically aimed at accelerating rare earth production and established the National Energy Dominance Council, or NEDC, chaired by Burgum himself. The NEDC has set ambitious internal timelines. Project identification is targeted within 10 days, and site leasing within 30 days. On the financial side, the Department of E
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Key Highlights Equity futures advanced Thursday as President Trump and President Xi Jinping commenced their high-stakes summit in China’s capital. Dow futures increased 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each posted gains of 0.3%. Wednesday saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach all-time closing highs, propelled by strength in mega-cap technology companies. Nvidia shares reached a record close Wednesday following CEO Jensen Huang’s participation in Trump’s delegation to China. Cisco stock jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revealed an AI-driven reorganization eliminating approximately 4,000 positions. Equity futures tracked higher Thursday morning as the historic summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced in Beijing, fueling investor expectations for potential progress on trade relations between th