NVDA is trading at $177.79 (-3.02%) following reports that the U.S. government is considering worldwide licensing mandates for AI chip exports.
- Shares fell after Bloomberg reported potential new restrictions on global AI hardware shipments, adding pressure to the semiconductor sector amid broader market volatility.
- The decline coincides with a 1.54% drop in the NASDAQ, driven by weak employment data (-92k payrolls) and rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.
- Investor sentiment is further weighed down by emerging skepticism regarding the long-term sustainability of massive AI infrastructure spending.