Global Rally as Nvidia Revives AI Optimism; Delayed Jobs Report Arrives | Bloomberg Brief 11/20/2025

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Key Concepts

• NVIDIA's Demand and Supply: Strong demand for NVIDIA's Blackwell chips and GPUs, with current cloud offerings sold out. NVIDIA assures ample supply of Blackwell chips.
• AI Accelerators: High demand for AI accelerators from hyperscalers (Google, Meta, Amazon) and increasing interest from enterprise and sovereign AI initiatives.
• Gross Margins: NVIDIA's gross margins are strong, around 75%, with potential for slight pressure in the two-year outlook due to component costs.
• China Market: Current zero revenue from China due to restrictions, with rivals like Huawei closing the technology gap. Lifting restrictions might not guarantee demand due to local alternatives.
• September Jobs Report: The last jobs report before the Fed's December meeting, crucial for market sentiment and Fed policy expectations.
• Federal Reserve Policy: Markets are pricing in less than a 30% chance of a Fed rate cut in December, with a shift towards a more hawkish stance.
• Palo Alto Networks: Shares down over 4% despite beating earnings, due to doubts about the valuation of a recent acquisition.
• Epstein Files: President Trump signed a bill ordering the release of Epstein files within 30 days, with potential for redactions.
• US AI Regulation: Discussions around increasing federal powers over AI regulation, with potential inclusion in defense bills.
• Consumer Spending: Focus on consumer strength ahead of the holiday season, with Walmart's earnings being a key indicator.
• Market Sentiment: A "carousel of concern" in markets, with AI and tech remaining dominant themes despite macro headwinds.

NVIDIA's Robust Forecast and AI Demand

NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, has stated that the company has "plenty of new chips to meet demand," specifically mentioning that demand for their Blackwell chips is "off the charts." NVIDIA GPUs in the cloud are currently "sold out," but Huang assures that "lots [of Blackwells are] coming" and that "business is very, very strong." This positive outlook has led to a rally in global stocks, easing concerns about a potential tech bubble.

NVIDIA experienced its "first beat and raise in six quarters." The primary drivers of this demand are the "big hyperscalers" like Google, Meta, and Amazon, who are demanding AI accelerators. There's also speculative building of capacity by companies anticipating further AI spending.

Key Figures:

• NVIDIA shares were up over 5%.
• AMD was up over 4%.
• Broadcom was up 2 1/2%.
• Intel was up 1.25%.
• CoreWeave (cloud computing) was up over 8%.
• Oracle (cloud computing) was up 2.7% after signing a $300 billion cloud computing deal.

NVIDIA's Financials and Future Outlook

NVIDIA's gross margins improved, reaching 75%. While this is considered a "high bar," the company flagged potential gross margin pressure in the "two-year view" due to rising component prices, particularly for HBM memory. However, NVIDIA feels confident in its pricing power to navigate these increased costs.

The company is projecting significant data center revenue for the next year, estimated at around $350 billion, which is higher than previous estimates. This is supported by NVIDIA's strong visibility into orders.

Key Figures:

• Gross margins up to 75%.
• Projected data center revenue next year: ~$350 billion.
• Full-year 2028 P/E: 28 times, implying a 72% increase from the current price.

China Market Dynamics and Restrictions

Currently, NVIDIA is forecasting "zero dollars" in revenue from China. The White House has asked Congress to reject a bill that would curb NVIDIA's exports to China. However, even if restrictions were lifted, there's a question of demand. Rivals like Huawei are closing the technology gap, and Chinese businesses are encouraged to buy from local providers. This dynamic suggests that even without restrictions, NVIDIA might face a demand issue in that market unless they can sell their latest chips like Blackwell and Rubins, which is deemed unlikely.

Key Figures:

• China revenue opportunity at its peak was over 20% of the market; now it's less than 10%.
• Jensen Huang estimates the Chinese market is worth about $55 million for AI accelerators.

Palo Alto Networks' Acquisition and Market Reaction

Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company, saw its shares fall over 4% despite beating earnings. The decline is attributed to doubts about the valuation of a recent acquisition, where the company paid "over $300 billion" (likely a misstatement in the transcript, intended to be a significant sum). The market is questioning whether this was the "right price."

September Jobs Report and Federal Reserve Policy

The September jobs report is the last economic data release before the Federal Reserve's December meeting, making it a critical factor for today's trading. Markets are currently pricing in "less than a 30% chance" of a Fed rate cut in December. The FOMC minutes from October indicated that many members felt a December rate cut was "not appropriate," suggesting a deliberate move to strip out such pricing.

Key Figures:

• Consensus for September jobs added: ~50,000.
• Alternative analysis suggests closer to 100,000 jobs added.
• The labor market is considered one standard deviation weaker than historically but has been improving gradually.
• The two-year rate is at 3.6%.

Political Developments

Epstein Files Release

President Trump has signed a bill ordering the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Department of Justice has 30 days to release the information. However, there may be room for the Justice Department to withhold information if it's deemed to invade privacy or relate to ongoing investigations. Trump has been attempting to pin the issue on Democrats.

Trump and Mayor-Elect Adams Meeting

Donald Trump is scheduled to host New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams at the White House. This meeting is notable given Trump's previous critical stance on Adams, whom he characterized as "communist" and "very far left." Trump has also threatened to withhold federal funds from New York, which received about $10 billion last year.

US AI Regulation

There's a push for increased federal powers over AI regulation. Donald Trump has criticized what he sees as "bad decisions" by US states on AI regulation and is advocating for stronger federal control. This could potentially be included in a defense bill. The US is in a "sovereign race" for AI leadership, with similar conversations happening in Europe and the UK.

Other Market Movers and News

• UBS CEO: Pushed back, stating that leadership is seeking a compromise, and being a Swiss bank is the "best possible outcome."
• TikTok Parent Company ByteDance: Valuations are soaring to $480 billion, with a Chinese investment firm buying a stake.
• China Property Market: China is considering new measures for its struggling property sector, including mortgage subsidies for new homebuyers.
• Larry Summers: Stepping down from teaching duties at Harvard due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Ukraine War: The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, with Steve Witkoff pushing a peace plan.
• Vaccines and Autism: The Wall Street Journal reports that the CDC has launched an assessment on whether vaccines may cause autism, a reversal from previous assurances by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Blackrock Private Credit Loans: A portfolio managed by Blackrock performed poorly, breaching an overcollateralization test, leading the manager to waive some fees.
• Walmart Earnings: Expected to show strong sales growth, with a focus on how they attract consumers looking for discounts ahead of the holiday season.
• Bath & Body Works Earnings: Also reporting before the bell.

Market Outlook and Sentiment

The market is showing a positive tone, with S&P futures pointing to a gain. While there's not much movement in the Bloomberg Dollar Index, the Yen is above 1.57, and Sterling is stronger. The 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.1361%.

There's a belief that the market has reset after a period of stretched sentiment and prices. The NVIDIA earnings are seen as the "first piece of a year-end rally," with a "Goldilocks" number in the employment report being the potential second piece. The technology sector is still considered the place to be, with secular growth intact.

Despite concerns about potential government shutdowns and other macro uncertainties, the "Northstar" of this bull market remains profits, particularly in the technology sector. The market is expected to climb the "wall of worry" as concerns recede and new ones emerge.

Conclusion

The transcript highlights a strong positive sentiment driven by NVIDIA's exceptional performance and optimistic outlook for AI chip demand. This has boosted global stocks and eased fears of a tech bubble. The upcoming September jobs report is crucial for shaping expectations around the Federal Reserve's December policy. Political developments, including the release of Epstein files and discussions on AI regulation, are also significant. While challenges remain, particularly concerning the China market and potential margin pressures, the overall outlook for the tech sector and NVIDIA remains robust, with markets looking for continued growth and a potential year-end rally.