AI Billions, Oil Swings and an Inflation Test | Open Interest 8/11/2026

Intel, Nvidia, and Anthropic announced billions in funding or investment activity as of August 11, 2026. Oil prices reversed earlier gains following statements from Pakistan signaling optimism about a potential US-Iran deal. Investors awaited inflation data expected to influence Federal Reserve policy decisions. Peter Beck, founder, president, and CEO of Rocket Lab, stated the company was targeting a first launch of its Neutron rocket in 2026.

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