US stocks are consolidating as markets still weigh the ongoing tariff discussions. Traders are looking past AI sector jitters, while bond yields tumble to multi-week lows following weak service sector data. In equities, Alphabet tumbled as slowing iCloud growth made it the worst performer in the S&P 500, while AMD slid after issuing a disappointing AI growth outlook. In contrast, Nvidia surged on the launch of its new AI data centre systems. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk saw a boost as Wegovy sales doubled, driving strong growth. The US dollar moderated for a second consecutive day, while gold prices soared to new record highs. The ASX is set to rise at the open on Thursday, with investors anticipating REA Group's earnings report and the Aussie dollar surging on a weaker greenback.

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