AI stocks back in the spotlight... And a bold call for three rate hikes this year 8/12/26

The traders debate what’s driving strength in the AI trade today, as stocks like CoreWeave, Nebius and Super Micro all surge double digits. We also get a fresh read on the AI buildout, with Cisco reporting Q2 numbers after the close. Then, BofA Securities’ U.S. economics head explains why three rate hikes this year could still be in the cards--even on the back of a muted CPI print. Plus, Google’s…