NVDA Earnings Spark Concerns Over Circular AI Chip Demand
Nvidia's upcoming earnings report has ignited fears of artificial demand for its AI chips, driven by circular financing arrangements. Analysts estimate that for every $10 billion Nvidia invests in AI startups like OpenAI, $35 billion flows back as GPU purchases—a pattern raising red flags about sustainable growth.
The stock faces heightened volatility, with options markets pricing in a potential 7% swing post-earnings. As Nvidia accounts for 8% of the S&P 500, these concerns Ripple through Dow Jones futures, threatening broader market stability. "This smells like financial engineering," remarked one Wall Street analyst, describing the self-reinforcing investment loop.