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Evening NOISE, Sep 14

Tech, 17:28, 7 sources.

AI fears test the investment case behind technology stocks

Technology stocks fell as concerns about AI’s safety, regulation and future growth unsettled investors, with chipmakers hit particularly hard, according to the wire reports. Bloomberg Economics estimates that AI could meaningfully affect 27% of employment in advanced economies, while the BBC highlights growing US-China tensions and calls from industry leaders for safer development and stronger oversight.

Signal read, turbulent. Juniper slope. Illustration: NOISE.

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BloombergGlobal Impact of AI 'Apocalypse'BBCChina criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI

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Turbulent

Market volatility, AI safety conflicts, election uncertainty, environmental policy reversals, and escalating regional tensions dominate the day.

Sep 8, Turbulent. Sep 9, Tense. Sep 10, Tense. Sep 11, Tense. Sep 12, Tense. Sep 13, Turbulent. Sep 14, Turbulent, latest.

Sep 8Sep 14

Markets	Last	Change
S&P 500 close	7,619.98	-0.48%
Dow close	52,421.20	-0.29%
Nasdaq close	26,186.41	-0.56%
CRWD	235.38	+13.85%
AMZN	253.54	-1.26%
SPCX	148.15	-2.02%

U.S., 4 stories

Election cases and a whistleblower’s allegation of improper access to voter data are adding uncertainty ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, Trump’s rejection of AI guardrails puts the administration at odds with tech leaders over how quickly to build the technology.

16:04 Supreme Court election cases deepen midterm uncertainty The Washington Post reports that an unusual wave of election-related cases is leaving voting rules unsettled just weeks before the midterm elections. Pending disputes over mail-in voting, voter-roll data and redistricting could create confusion for voters and additional work for election administrators, potentially undermining confidence in the process.

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WaPoA barrage of cases hitting the Supreme Court is stirring midterm confusion NPRKennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday

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17:23 Whistleblower alleges DHS workers improperly accessed state voter data Axios reports that a whistleblower alleges DHS employees were instructed to access sensitive state voter databases using procedures that may violate state laws requiring users to confirm their identity or authorization. The disclosure says workers faced pressure to verify citizenship quickly using potentially inaccurate data, risking erroneous investigations of US citizens. DHS and the White House had not responded to Axios, while courts have rejected some federal efforts to obtain state voter information.

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16:53 Trump rejects AI guardrails as tech leaders urge slower development Bloomberg reports that President Donald Trump attacked Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for urging a slowdown in advanced AI development and rejected calls for tighter guardrails, saying a strong president is the only control needed. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have also supported slowing development, highlighting a widening conflict with the administration’s largely hands-off approach. Trump has emphasized maintaining the US lead over China, while Chinese officials criticized calls for tighter limits as fearmongering.

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BloombergTrump Attacks Anthropic CEO Over Call to Slow AI Development

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16:41 Trump approval up from record low, but outlook sours for Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Full text unavailable at press time.

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World, 4 stories

16:21 Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow's intent, Zelenskiy says Full text unavailable at press time.

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16:34 Israeli rights group accuses Israel of dismantling Palestinian life An Israeli human rights organization says Israel is dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life at a breakneck rate. NPR reports that the group has documented what it describes as mechanisms Israel has used to “ethnically cleanse” the West Bank of Palestinians.

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15:03 Houthis seize two Red Sea islands, increasing pressure on regional shipping The Houthis have seized Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, AP reports, strengthening their position near the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route. The move follows their capture of Mokha and another strategic island as Saudi-backed forces try to regain territory, while damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline could take three to five weeks to repair. Fighting has displaced nearly 94,000 people in Yemen this month, deepening fears of a wider return to civil war.

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APHouthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments

15:12 U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB Full text unavailable at press time.

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Business, 3 stories

The 10-year Treasury yield touching 5% puts inflation, oil and government borrowing back at the center of the market’s argument, with traders pricing a likely Fed hike and Canada pressing Europe for economic ballast beyond Washington.

16:10 US 10-year Treasury yield reaches 5% as markets reassess rates The US 10-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5% for the first time since 2023, as oil prices and inflation concerns drove a global bond sell-off. The Financial Times reported that higher yields are raising borrowing costs and pressuring stocks, businesses and AI financing, while Bloomberg said Wall Street strategists expect any equity weakness from anticipated Federal Reserve tightening to be short-lived. Investors are weighing persistent inflation, heavy government borrowing and the path of interest rates ahead of the Fed’s meeting.

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FTTen-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023 BloombergWall Street Strategists See Stock Rally Surviving Fed Rate Hike

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16:19 Canada seeks Europe pivot as Carney urges EU to ratify trade deal Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging the 10 EU member states that have not ratified Canada’s trade agreement with the bloc to do so, as Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on the US. He said closer ties with Europe would strengthen economic resilience and support cooperation on trade, security, energy and critical minerals. Carney also said talks with Washington could resume when the conditions are right, while Canada promotes itself to global investors as a stable commercial partner.

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FTCarney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from US

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15:47 Warsh faces a divided Fed as markets expect a rate hike CNBC reports that markets put the odds of a quarter-point rate increase above 92% ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting, with another move in December also widely expected. The decision could expose divisions within the committee, which voted 9-3 to hold rates in July, as officials weigh persistent inflation against tariff and energy shocks that may prove temporary. Investors will focus on the vote margin, the Fed’s projections and Kevin Warsh’s guidance on future policy.

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CNBCCounting the votes: Warsh faces a tough battle as the Fed girds for expected interest rate hike

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AI’s next phase is being negotiated in public: Trump and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang are brushing aside safety concerns as the EPA moves to clear a path for more fossil-fuel power, while Apple turns AI into the iPhone’s everyday interface.

17:32 Trump and Nvidia’s Huang defend AI expansion as safety concerns grow Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a live call from Donald Trump during a panel, with Trump dismissing AI dangers as a “hoax” and criticizing efforts to slow development. Bloomberg reported that Huang agreed while also praising an Anthropic researcher who raised concerns and calling for whistleblowers to be heard. CNBC emphasized Trump’s broader attacks on AI regulation and opposition to data centers, as industry leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SpaceX’s Elon Musk urged greater caution.

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BloombergNvidia CEO Puts Trump on Phone While Downplaying AI Risks CNBCTrump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation

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16:45 EPA moves to remove power-plant greenhouse-gas limits The Trump administration’s EPA finalized the repeal of Biden-era greenhouse-gas requirements for power plants and proposed eliminating remaining limits on power-sector climate pollution. The proposal would undergo a 45-day public comment period and is expected to face legal challenges. The Verge reported that the changes could enable fossil-fuel power expansion as electricity demand grows from data centers, electric vehicles, and manufacturing.

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15:28 Apple releases iOS 27 with expanded Siri AI and interface updates Apple is rolling out iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, making Siri AI a central feature of its device ecosystem with a redesigned interface, personal-context awareness, visual search, and a dedicated Siri app. Wired highlights broader changes including Liquid Glass customization, AI-powered Photos tools, easier Shortcuts, Safari updates, and stability improvements. The updates support many older devices, but Apple Intelligence features require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer and select iPads.

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WiredThe Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

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Sports, 3 stories

16:05 Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon reshapes the early college football picture Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31, ending a 21-game FBS losing streak and giving first-year coach Eric Morris a landmark home victory. ESPN reported that Morris simplified the Cowboys’ preparation after a poor opener, and Oklahoma State responded with 554 yards, fast-paced play and key defensive discipline. The result raises questions about Oregon’s title outlook while giving Oklahoma State unexpected momentum in the Big 12.

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ESPNInside Oklahoma State's upset of No. 6 Oregon

14:14 Browns expect Deshaun Watson to remain QB1 in Week 2 Browns coach Todd Monken said he anticipates Deshaun Watson will start Sunday at Tampa Bay, despite Cleveland’s 34-10 loss to Jacksonville. Watson passed for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his first regular-season game in 693 days. Monken said the Browns must improve their offensive execution and support Watson as the team moves forward.

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ESPNCoach Monken expects to stick with Watson as Browns' QB1 in Week 2

12:37 Rams lack recovery timeline for Myles Garrett until after knee surgery Rams coach Sean McVay said the team will not know Myles Garrett’s recovery timetable until after surgery on his injured knee. Garrett will miss at least four games while on injured reserve after playing in the Rams’ Week 1 loss despite the injury.

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ESPNRams' McVay: Won't have timeline on Garrett until after surgery