Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced the RTX Spark superchip at Computex 2026, calling it a new era for personal computing. The AI-focused chip combines a Grace CPU, Blackwell GPU and up to 128GB of unified memory, promising powerful gaming, content creation and AI performance in thin laptops

Global oil prices surged sharply after Iran suspended US-mediated negotiations, triggering renewed concerns over supply disruptions from the Middle East. Crude futures jumped around 6–7 per cent, while equities in the US and Europe came under pressure as investors reacted to rising energy costs