Squawk Pod

In an extended interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discusses the AI infrastructure landscape and his company’s investments in AI projects including OpenAI, xAI, and Coreweave. After leading the chipmaker for decades, Huang shares his perspective on the U.S. position in the AI arms race; China, he says, is not far behind. Plus, Huang weighs in on reports that Oracle is losing money on Nvidia chips, H-1B visas, and President Trump’s tech policies. In Washington, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the eighth day of the government shutdown.  Emily Wilkins - 04:53Jensen Huang - 17:15 In this episode:Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Okt 49min

Softbank is buying the robotics arm of ABB for $4B, new Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran says his desire to lower interest rates is supported by the Treasury market, Intel is set to launch a new chip, the Trump Administration is considering canceling funding for clean energy projects and Amazon is launching pharmacy kiosks. Mike Santoli sits in today!  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Okt 1min

As the government shutdown enters its seventh day, all eyes are on the transportation sector. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins to discuss how the shutdown is affecting air travel and the growing concerns among air traffic controllers. Meanwhile, CEOs are expressing greater confidence despite operating in an environment of constant uncertainty. Tim Walsh, KPMG U.S. chairman and CEO, breaks down findings from the firm’s latest survey of 400 executives. Plus, there’s more on the partnership between OpenAI and AMD, and Tesla is reportedly gearing up for a major announcement. Emily Wilkins - 09:13Sec. Sean Duffy - 18:18Tim Walsh - 32:19 In this episode:Sean Duffy, @SecDuffyRobert Frank, @robtfrankMichael Santoli, @michaelsantoliBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Okt 38min

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones says market conditions are primed for a powerful rally before the current bull market peaks. He compares today’s environment to the lead-up to the dot-com bubble in late 1999, marked by surging tech stocks and heightened speculation. Meanwhile, as the government shutdown enters its sixth day, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses its economic impact and the status of U.S. trade negotiations. Plus, CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos covers OpenAI’s new partnership with chipmaker AMD, and Taylor Swift is bringing Swifties back to movie theaters. MacKenzie Sigalos - 11:18Kevin Hassett -19:34Eamon Javers - 33:45Paul Tudor Jones  - 37:30 In this episode:MacKenzie Sigalos, @KenzieSigalosEamon Javiers, @eamonjaversPaul Tudor Jones, @ptj_officialJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Okt 51min

Oil prices are higher after OPEC+ announced a monthly production hike, Bitcoin hit a high of nearly $126,000 over the weekend, Tesla is teasing fans with what might be a new car model, Italy’s foreign ministry says the country is working with the European Commission to pressure the U.S. to reconsider a pasta-related tariff, and “Call Her Daddy” podcaster Alex Cooper has launched an advertising agency. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Okt 1min

In a government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics cannot issue its monthly employment report; without that federal data, economists are combining state data and private data like the ADP report to paint an accurate picture of the country’s labor market. President of the Chicago Federal Reserve Austan Goolsbee explains the gaps in an economic picture painted without federal data, and considers what’s next for the central bank’s monetary policy. The $20 billion AI startup Perplexity is out with a new browser, called “Comet.” Founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas views the tool as more of a personal AI assistant, and maps out his vision for a future with AI. Plus, Apple has removed apps that track ICE agents from the App Store, and California Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to pull billions of dollars in state funding from any California university that signs on to President Trump’s proposal to offer preferential access to federal funding.  Aravind Srinivas - 12:41Austan Goolsbee - 25:19 In this episode:Aravind Srinivas, @AravSrinivasAustan Goolsbee, @Austan_GoolsbeeSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Okt 36min

The government shutdown prevents the release of the monthly employment report, Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure partners is in talks to acquire a major data center company in a major bet on AI, shares of USA Rare Earth are soaring after talks with the Trump administration over a possible deal, Google parent Alphabet is preparing to spin off its Verily life-sciences unit, and Taylor Swift’s 12th album has its midnight release.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Okt 2min

As the federal government shutdown enters its second day with no resolution in sight, Joe Kernen and Becky Quick speak with CNBC’s Emily Wilkins about the ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans and whether there is any chance of reaching common ground to pass a budget. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent then joins to discuss the latest developments, including the economic impact of the shutdown, key sticking points in negotiations, the search for the next Fed chair, and the state of U.S. trade talks. Plus, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson breaks down upcoming tax changes for charitable donations, and Yahoo nears a deal to sell AOL. Emily Wilkins - 05:08Sec. Scott Bessent - 20:10Sharon Epperson - 39:21 Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsSec. Scott Bessent, @SecScottBessentSharon Epperson, @sharon_eppersonJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Okt 40min