# Technology Stocks Lift Equities as Mideast Peace Prospects Wane | The Opening Trade, Aug. 17, 2026

https://mins.news/en/video/24100

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-17 10:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni8vrDCrhdo

> Global equities rose after Anthropic’s stellar revenue growth reinforced expectations that heavy artificial-intelligence spending will continue. Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, further undermining efforts to end parallel Middle East wars that have lasted nearly six months and disrupted markets.

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