Summary
The video covers Kevin Warsh becoming the new Fed chair and the market's expectations of a rate hike, Qualcomm's expanded partnership with Stellantis to supply automotive AI technology, and the consumer affordability crunch as food and fuel prices remain high ahead of Memorial Day.
- Kevin Warsh is sworn in as Fed chair, with traders betting the next move could be a rate hike due to persistent inflation.
- Qualcomm's Nakul Duggal discusses the company's growing automotive business and a new Stellantis deal integrating Snapdragon tech across global brands.
- Stew Leonard Jr. notes that consumers are feeling squeezed by higher food and fuel costs, with beef and fuel prices expected to ease in the future.
- The S&P 500 is heading for its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal.
- Oil prices remain elevated near $96 a barrel as traders assess geopolitical risks.
- Uber shares fall on news of a potential takeover of Delivery Hero, while IMAX jumps on buyout speculation.