5 Things To Know: October 15, 2025
CNBC Television·2025-10-15 11:19

Semiconductor Industry & Sales - ASML expects a significant sales decline in China next year [1] - However, ASML anticipates that its total net sales in 2026 will not fall compared to this year [1] - ASML reported growth of 1% in the most recent quarter, reversing two consecutive quarters of declines [1] Interest Rate & Job Market - Rising job market risks support the case for more interest rate cuts [3] AI & Content Moderation - OpenAI will allow adult ChatGPT users to access a less censored version of the chatbot, including erotic materials [4] - OpenAI is implementing protections and age-gating to relax restrictions for adult users [4] - OpenAI is updating the bot to allow conversations about mental health issues that were previously restricted [10] - OpenAI is improving the system to potentially generate erotic images [11] Manufacturing & Supply Chain - Apple is preparing to scale up manufacturing outside of China [3] - Apple's planned home command hub, security cameras, and a table top robot will be made in Vietnam [3]