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Wall Street’s Chip Selloff Goes Global

Jul 28, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Global chip stocks tumble as investors worry about AI spending sustainability and rising Chinese competition, with NVIDIA down 5%. Meanwhile, President Trump hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky amid shifting U.S. policy views, while pressuring the Supreme Court on voting restrictions. The episode also covers J&J’s $5.5 billion talc settlement and struggles for foreign automakers in China.

Topics discussed

Intro: AWS reInvent and top headlines preview Global chip sell-off and AI investment concerns Zelensky meets Trump; Iran Strait of Hormuz talks Upcoming stories: J&J talc settlement and autos in China Trump pushes voting restrictions; McConnell health update J&J talc settlement and foreign automakers in China Earnings outlook and show sign-off
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