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A Trump Promise, Restored Confidence in AI, and Some Worrisome September Price Data

October 9, 2026

The Trump torrent of attention-getting comments has left a lot of disinformation in its wake particularly regarding the war in Iran. Nevertheless, his promise the other day not to attack Iran again before the U.S. midterm elections is carrying a lot a reassuring weight with investors, who also for the time being are disregarding recent […] More

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