TradeUP Thursday

October. 16, 2025

Today’s Editions

  • Will the trade war derail markets again?
  • Could gold & silver’s record highs warn of bigger stress?
  • As AI grows up, can it stay within the lines?
MARKET MOVEMENTS
Dow Jones
46,289.09
(0.08%)
S&P 500
6,689.02
(0.27%)
Nasdaq
22,764.40
(0.42%)
IN THE HEADLINES

Trump confirms US–China trade war as Bessent leaves door open to tariff pause extension

The battle lines are redrawn: President Trump publicly affirmed that the U.S. is in a trade war with China, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted there could still be room for negotiation.

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Gold & silver hit record highs amid rate-cut bets and tariff tension

Gold surged to an all-time high as escalating U.S.–China tensions and expectations of Fed rate cuts fueled safe-haven demand. Silver also pierced new records following tight supply and speculative momentum.

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OpenAI will allow mature content for some verified ChatGPT users

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that ChatGPT will allow erotica content for verified adults starting this December, while insisting that OpenAI is not in the business of policing morality — but will keep safety nets in place.

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$1 Trillion AI Bill: How OpenAI & Nvidia Are Redefining Infrastructure Deals

OpenAI has inked roughly $1 trillion in computing and infrastructure deals this year, often partnering with Nvidia, AMD, Oracle and others in complex, interlocking contracts. These “circular” arrangements blur the line between customer and investor, and raise big questions about funding sustainability and regulatory scrutiny.

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