China Set to Approve Nvidia Chips; Trump Demands More Defense Spending | Bloomberg Brief 1/8/2026
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US equity futures decline due to technology stocks, while defense stocks rise as President Trump demands increased defense spending. China is set to approve Nvidia's H200 chip imports, and US firms show signs of hiring and reduced layoffs. The market is witnessing a rotation, according to Sophie Huynh of BNP Paribas Asset Management.
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US equity futures edge lower led by technology stocks. China is said to be planning to approve some imports of Nvidia's H200 chips as soon as this quarter. The US unveils its strategy on Venezuelan oil. Defense stocks jump as President Trump demands for higher defense spending. US firms announced fewer layoffs in December while planning more hiring, according to the latest data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Sophie Huynh of BNP Paribas Asset Management discusses a rotation happening in the stock market. Christopher Hodge of Natixis CIB shares a new report on Venezuela. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 8, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.