1. AMD will invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic and deploy up to 2 gigawatts of Instinct MI450 GPUs, marking a significant strategic partnership in AI development.
2. Former U.S. President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure if attacks on U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue, significantly heightening geopolitical tensions.
3. Spot gold surged over 2% to break above $1,760/oz, and silver rose over 3% to $60.62/oz, likely fueled by renewed geopolitical concerns.
AMD's Anthropic Investment, Iran Tensions Escalate, Gold & Silver Surge