US clears Nvidia H200 sales to China
According to Reuters, “US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough”, Washington approved sales to about 10 Chinese buyers but NO SHIPMENTS have occurred, underscoring persistent trade frictions and supply‑chain uncertainty. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/us-clears-h200-chip-sales-to-10-china-firms-as-nvidia-ceo-looks-for-breakthrough-ce7f5bddd98df020?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/us-clears-h200-chip-sales-10-china-firms-nvidia-ceo-looks-breakthrough-2026-05-14/)
UK launches antitrust probe into Microsoft
According to Reuters, “UK opens antitrust probe into Microsoft’s business software”, the Competition and Markets Authority opened a Strategic Market Status review of Windows, Office, Teams and Copilot, flagging COMPETITION and interoperability risks that could prompt targeted remedies. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/uk-opens-antitrust-probe-into-microsoft-s-business-software-ce7f5bddda88f722?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/uk-opens-antitrust-probe-into-microsofts-business-software-2026-05-14/)
Cerebras IPO pops in blockbuster debut
According to TechCrunch, “Cerebras raises $5.5B, kicking off 2026’s IPO season with a bang”, the wafer‑scale AI chipmaker’s Nasdaq debut surged at open as investors chased AI infrastructure exposure, a sign the market’s appetite for AI remains intense. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/cerebras-raises-5-5b-kicking-off-2026s-ipo-season-with-a-bang/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/cerebras-raises-5-5b-kicking-off-2026s-ipo-season-with-a-bang/)
Fed: According to AP News, “Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell” — Kevin Warsh was confirmed 54-45 and takes the Fed helm amid rising inflation and political pressure, facing markets and a divided policymaking body. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/b665712fa5d40d3fcea53d80d0a79c64)) [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/fed-warsh-senate-confirmation-b665712fa5d40d3fcea53d80d0a79c64)
Yields: According to Reuters, “Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation” — long-term Treasury yields have surged as investors price persistent inflation and oil-driven costs, raising borrowing costs and complicating Warsh’s task of reining in price pressures. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/investors-gird-for-high-us-treasury-yields-as-new-fed-chair-warsh-battles-inflation-ce7f5bddd988f624)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/investors-gird-high-us-treasury-yields-new-fed-chair-warsh-battles-inflation-2026-05-14/)
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