Group 1 - U.S. oil prices exceeded $100 following President Trump's threats of strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, which is crucial for Iran's oil exports, accounting for about 90% of the country's crude exports [2][7] - Nvidia is set to reveal new agentic-optimized CPUs at its annual GTC conference, with demand for these chips surging due to the rise of agentic artificial intelligence, potentially leading to a supply crisis [8][9] - Paramount Skydance's potential acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could result in at least 26 theatrical releases next year, aligning with CEO David Ellison's goal of 30 films annually, but this strategy may risk cannibalizing ticket sales [13][14] Group 2 - The SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed voter-ID bill, is facing challenges in the Senate, requiring bipartisan support to pass, as Senate Democrats have vowed to oppose it [11][12][13] - The Federal Reserve's investigation into Chair Jerome Powell continues as a federal judge blocked subpoenas from the DOJ, which may prolong Powell's tenure and keep interest rates higher [3][4][5]
Oil continues to rise, the Federal Reserve, Nvidia's big week and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC·2026-03-16 12:00