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• Did Israel surprise US with strikes on Iran oil depots? White House reportedly sent 'WTF' message March 9, 2026
  The White House expressed surprise and disapproval after Israel struck Iranian oil facilities, a move not anticipated by the Trump administration. Officials feared the attacks could rally Iranians, boost oil prices, and negatively impact global energy markets. While Israel stated the depots supplied the regime, Washington conveyed strong disagreement, with concerns about rising gas prices.
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• Oil above $100 as Iran war disrupts supply: Will G7 tap emergency reserves? March 9, 2026
  G-7 nations are considering a joint release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize surging crude prices amid the ongoing Middle East war. Finance ministers will discuss the coordinated drawdown, which would be in conjunction with the International Energy Agency. This move aims to alleviate supply disruptions impacting global consumers and industries.
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• Sam Altman responds to Jensen Huang’s ‘like mad’ remark on OpenAI demand March 9, 2026
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed significant investments to boost OpenAI's computing power across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS. This move, described as backing a 'consequential company,' highlights Nvidia's strategic shift towards supporting AI inference. The tech giant is also reportedly developing a new processor specifically for OpenAI's needs, marking a major evolution in its business […]
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