Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Preview, Germany’s Economy, Japan’s Next Leader
Aug 23, 2024
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Edward Harrison, a senior editor at Bloomberg and author of 'The Everything Risk' newsletter, joins Kunjan Sobhani, a Senior Semiconductor Analyst, and Oliver Crook, a correspondent covering Germany. They dive into the anticipation of Nvidia's earnings and the competitive landscape of AI chips. Germany's economic struggles are examined, highlighting a prolonged manufacturing contraction. The conversation shifts to Japan's upcoming leadership election, discussing party dynamics and the potential impact of new candidates on the nation's political landscape.
Nvidia is expected to report strong earnings driven by high demand for AI chips, despite facing competitive pressures from other tech companies.
Germany's economy struggles with manufacturing contraction and recession indicators, complicating recovery amid fluctuating global influence and trade relationships.
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U.S. Economic Indicators Impact Fed Policy
Key economic indicators, such as the second quarter GDP and core PCE data, are closely monitored to assess potential implications for Federal Reserve policy. The consensus anticipates a consistent GDP growth rate of 2.8%, yet concerns about a slowing economy persist, with Q3 expectations lowered to around 2%. This deceleration may provide the Fed with room to consider interest rate cuts, especially in light of decreasing inflation. Analysts emphasize that the Fed’s decisions will remain data-driven, with unemployment trends and inflation metrics significantly influencing their actions.
Nvidia's AI Chip Demand and Competition
Nvidia is expected to report strong earnings due to high demand for its AI chips, which surpasses supply capabilities. Despite facing competition from companies like Apple and Google, Nvidia's extensive market presence and specific use cases for its products maintain its leading position. Analysts remain optimistic about Nvidia’s future growth, pointing to sustained business investments in AI technologies, which have reportedly surged by 40-50%. The anticipated earnings report is keenly awaited, especially regarding the potential impact of delays in new product lines on sales.
Germany's Economic Challenges and Prospects
Germany faces a challenging economic landscape, characterized by a persistent manufacturing contraction and rising recession indicators. Recent data signals a lack of significant growth, with a composite purchasing manager's index indicating continued weakness in the economy. Analysts note that while consumer real pay growth may offer some potential upside, overarching concerns about manufacturing and trade relationships, particularly with China, remain significant. As Germany's global influence fluctuates amidst these economic challenges, the divergence in political responses further complicates recovery prospects.
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a preview of U.S GDP and Core PCE data, and Nvidia earnings.
In the UK – a look at the weakness in Germany’s economy.
In Asia – a look at Japan’s leadership election.
Edward Harrison, Bloomberg Senior Editor and the author of "The Everything Risk" newsletter Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst Oliver Crook, Bloomberg's Germany Correspondent Isabel Reynolds, Bloomberg Tokyo Bureau Chief