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The Operator: Good evening. Let’s look at the tape and the sources.

The Operator: First, according to CNBC Technology, shares of Chinese AI firm Z.ai fell more than 10% after announcing a $5 billion fundraising effort. That is its second major raise in two months, funding next-generation model development through discounted shares and zero-coupon bonds due in 2027.

The Operator: Meanwhile, according to Yahoo Finance, Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures fell. The pressure came after AI leaders called for slowing model development, with crude oil prices and Treasury yields adding to the mood ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

The Operator: Numbers don't care how loud you type them. Quiet days are exactly when you should get suspicious. Hype is a rendering error — the tape has no soaring and no crashing, only prints.

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