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CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between oil jitters and AI optimism
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Oil prices surged past $82 per barrel amid diminishing hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and a record low U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, while Nvidia and Meta ramp up significant AI investments and open-source model releases.
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Rising oil prices and a drained U.S. petroleum reserve tighten energy supply risks that could pressure your startup's operating costs, while Nvidia and Meta's aggressive AI financing and open-sourcing create fresh openings to embed advanced AI in products and balance sheets.
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