AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Chip Momentum: Cerebras unveiled the CS-4 AI accelerator, claiming up to 30x faster tokens-per-second-per-user than GPUs and better throughput per watt, reinforcing the push toward custom silicon. Market Rates & Tech Pressure: Wall Street slid as the 30-year Treasury yield jumped to a 19-year high, hitting rate-sensitive tech while oil prices rose on US-Iran tensions. Energy Risk Premium: Oil climbed for a fourth straight day as Strait of Hormuz supply-route fears returned, with Brent near $91 and WTI near $85. Copper Supply/Policy Shock: Saxo warned the US holds close to 70% of visible exchange copper inventory, with tariff timing and China demand shaping where metal “sits.” Housing & REIT Credit: Vivmark Residential got an S&P Global upgrade to ‘A’ with stable outlook after its merger, signaling improved access to capital. Retail Read-Through: Home Depot beat expectations on steady demand for smaller home-repair projects, even as the housing market stays “frozen.” Corporate Watchlist: Klarna shares plunged after trimmed guidance tied to weaker Germany retail sentiment; Broadcom’s AI outlook remains a key 2027 catalyst. Commodities Weather: Dairy prices rose at Global Dairy Trade amid El Niño-linked supply concerns, while pork showed mixed signals for producers and shoppers.
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