People watching finance right now seem to think oil prices won't spike by August. The buzz around WTI Crude is mostly negative, with most leaning toward no big jump happening.

AI startup Anthropic is getting mixed reactions. Some feel an IPO could happen by October, while others doubt a September launch. December timelines are split, with some expecting a public offering and others not.

Valuation hopes for Anthropic by December are shaky. Many aren't convinced the company will hit big numbers, though a few still think it might.

Tech giants are also in the spotlight. NVIDIA is currently favored to become the world's top company by market cap by December, while Microsoft and Apple are seen as less likely to claim that spot.

Fed rate cuts are another hot topic. Most people currently expect no cuts to happen, with the mood leaning bearish on any major policy shifts.