11AM Hour: FTC Investigates AI Companies, Nike Earnings on Deck & Former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder 10/1/26

Former Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern joins us with his reaction to this morning's jobs number and what it means for the Fed. Then, Morgan Stanley U.S. Housing Strategist Jim Egan joins to discuss his outlook for the housing market as mortgage rates continue to rise. Plus, the CEO of European AI company Domyn joins us to discuss AI safety and global competition.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking developments in the energy market as the G7 announces a coordinated 100 million-barrel release, including a major diesel drawdown, aimed at easing supply pressures. Plus, Nike shares sink after weak guidance and more layoffs, prompting one longtime bull to drop his buy rating. And Goldman Sachs Chief Economist, Jan Hatzius, with his first reaction to the jobs report.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer led off the show with the weaker-than-expected September jobs report. Stocks rallied and yields moved lower on the news, which fueled hopes the Fed will stand pat on rates later this month. The anchors reacted to breaking news from Tesla: The EV maker's third-quarter deliveries came in stronger than expected. Nike shares tumbled after the company issued disappointing guidance, posted a Q1 revenue miss amid slump in China sales and announced more layoffs ahead as part of a restructuring. Also in focus: A new name for the soon-to-be combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery; Oil prices fall on reports European countries are mulling the release of diesel and crude reserves; Why memory chip stocks are under pressure; Elon Musk slams Delta's CEO in an X post; Cramer gets a hug from a New York Giants legend.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says he would avoid selling this chipmaker before buyback restrictions end. Become an Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks every day as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines, analyst calls and holdings in the Charitable Trust – and see up close how they decide when, and if, to take action on stocks. Sign up here:  cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We speak to Former FTC Chief Technologist Neil Chilson about the agency's new investigation into AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic. Then, Former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder joins with his expectations for the jobs report tomorrow and monetary policy at large. Plus, ahead of Nike earnings, we speak to one of the few analysts with a buy rating on the stock.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Citi’s Scott Chronert joins Squawk on the Street to explain why the Fed’s next move may not be another rate hike. Plus, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet gives her first reaction to strong earnings and discusses the company’s new AI safety partnership with Anthropic. And tech analyst Ben Reitzes breaks down Micron results as the stock falls following earnings.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer explored what to expect from the markets in Q4 and October, after a rough month for the Dow and the worst September for the financial sector since 2023. Hear how high Jim thinks Meta shares could go. Micron Chairman & CEO Sanjay Mehrotra joined the program exclusively to discuss AI and the company's blowout quarter, which failed to lift the stock. The global bond sell-off continues, including the U.S. 10-year yield rising to levels not seen since 2002. Also in focus: Crude oil and diesel's 3-month win streak; President Trump's take on a diesel export ban; Surging mortgage rates; What Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told CNBC about AI doomsday talk; Accenture soars; Outgoing Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to become Co-CEO of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery once that merger closes.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer describes what he wants to see from this chipmaker’s earnings. Become an Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks every day as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines, analyst calls and holdings in the Charitable Trust – and see up close how they decide when, and if, to take action on stocks. Sign up here:  cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Schwab CEO Rick Wurster joins to discuss the company's new AI product it announced today and how Meta's Muse agent is impacting the business. Then, David Zervos joins in his first interview since being appointed as the Counselor to the Treasury Secretary. Plus, we preview what to expect from Micron earnings later today.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evercore’s Julian Emanuel joins Squawk on the Street with a new contrarian call for the final stretch of the year. Plus, we look ahead to Micron earnings with one analyst who sees the potential for the stock to nearly double—even after a 275% gain this year. And Eli Lilly shares rise after promising mid-stage data for an experimental obesity-drug combination. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.