Bond yields surged sharply last week, yet equity markets held steady as investors priced in the likelihood of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. Traders continue to watch upcoming inflation reports, which are expected to keep monetary policy in focus for the near term.
Nvidia announced the Open Agent Safety Platform, a software suite designed to prevent autonomous AI agents from acting outside prescribed limits. A chipmaker spokesperson suggested the tool could have blocked the OpenAI model that breached Hugging Face in July. In the same release, the company disclosed an extra $150 billion allocation to its share repurchase program, a record increase, and CEO Jensen Huang is slated to discuss the moves on CNBC’s Squawk Box.
A nor'easter that swept the Northeast over the weekend triggered hundreds of flight delays, prompting carriers such as United and American to offer free itinerary changes for passengers in the storm’s projected path. CNBC’s Leslie Josephs reports that airlines largely maintained their schedules, resulting in fewer cancellations than typically observed during severe weather events.
Boeing identified a software anomaly affecting certain 737 Max aircraft, potentially influencing specific landing procedures. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is evaluating the issue and will review Boeing’s proposed corrective actions before any further directives are issued to operators.
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet reported a surge in sales following its Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch. CEO Ilaria Resta said the partnership generated over 20 billion social media mentions and sustained foot traffic at retail locations, despite debate among collectors about the impact on the brand’s exclusivity.
Diamond prices have slipped to historic lows as the supply of mined stones rises and lab-grown alternatives gain market share, creating downward pressure on the traditional gemstone market.
The National Football League is increasing its focus on drone activity near stadiums. The Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered with defense technology firm Sentrycs to manage aerial traffic on game days, marking the first activation of the team’s new drone defense system. CNBC’s Jason Gewirtz notes that the league recorded more than 10,800 drone violations near its venues between 2021 and 2025, though only a few incidents have disrupted play.