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CNBC Daily Open: An 'indefinite' war, and a record-breaking rally
Hegseth says the U.S. Navy can blockade Iran for as long as it takes, while Wall Street responded by sending the S&P 500 to another day of record high.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Navy can maintain an indefinite blockade of Iranian ports, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Despite the war, Wall Street markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reached record highs.
- The UK economy is experiencing a rebound, but is susceptible to the Iran war's fallout and high energy prices.
- South Korea's Kospi index entered a technical bull market, driven by demand for AI hardware.
- AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are facing challenges with potential IPOs and executive departures.
- SK Hynix is investing heavily in memory factories, anticipating sustained demand from artificial intelligence.