The Exchange
"The Exchange" on CNBC is a one-stop shop for the day's top business stories, along with breaking news and the must-see market movers heading into the back half of the trading day. This newsroom-based program also features lots of original reporting, in-depth conversations and showcases CNBC's award-winning investigative work.
10
In Chips We Trust…Again, Crypto Regulation Roadblock, and Fed Independence & Inflation 1/15/26
<p>Wells Fargo upgrades AI and memory chips. A key crypto bill loses industry support. Plus, why upending Fed independence could spur inflation. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
No Rate Cuts This Year, The Crude Conundrum, and Housing Catalysts 1/14/26
<p>JPMorgan’s Chief US Economist makes the case for the Fed to hold interest rates steady in 2026. With oil prices climbing amid Iran tensions, Citi calls this crude’s “show me moment.” Plus, why real estate is shifting from “frozen to functional,” according to ‘Owning Manhattan’’s Ryan Serhant. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
A Shadow Fed, A Cap Contrarian Call, and Chips & Caso 1/13/26
<p>The Department of Justice’s probe into Fed Chair Powell could create a “shadow Fed” and backfire against the Trump administration’s goals of lower interest rates, according to Strategas. Why a limit on credit card interest rates could boost names like Visa and Mastercard. Plus, chips analyst Chris Caso’s favorite AI idea in 2026. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
DOJ’s Powell Probe, Not Nvidia, and Credit Card Cap 1/12/26
<p>Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey says there are no heroes in the Justice Department’s investigation into Fed Chair Powell, while Brooking’s David Wessel warns the probe could ultimately spur more inflation. A portfolio manager who outperformed the S&P last year makes the case for chip stocks not named Nvidia. Plus, both traditional banks and fintech names are under pressure after President Trump proposed capping credit card fees. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
New Housing Plan, Big Oil at the White, and Meta goes Nuclear 1/9/26
<p>President Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in mortgage bonds, will it help lower rates? Oil Executives meet at the White House to discuss what’s next in Venezuela. Plus, Meta’s big bet on nuclear power.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
A Buyback Ban, the Copper Crunch, and Where the Jobs Aren't 1/8/26
<p>President Trump proposing new restrictions on corporate landlords and defense companies. S&P Global sees a copper shortage in the near-future. Plus, the structural shift happening in the labor market.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Market Highs, Memory Mania & Playing Defense 1/7/25
<p>A bearish strategist emerges as the Dow and S&P 500 both hit record highs. Memory chips are on a tear as Nvidia's CEO calls it a "completely underserved market." Plus, defense climbs to an all-time high amid geopolitical tensions.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Semis Soar, Fintech's Future & Robotics Race 1/6/26
<p>The VanEck Semiconductor ETF hits its third straight all-time high. Why the “death of crypto” was greatly exaggerated. How Google might be undercutting the robotics part of Tesla’s valuation case.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Venezuela's Impact, Tech's Biggest Conference & Crypto Climbs 1/5/25
<p>Following the U.S. military strike in Venezuela, we break down the effects on stocks, geopolitics and oil prices. AI takes center stage as the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas. Plus, Goldman Sachs issues a bullish call on a crypto company.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Tesla Loses its Crown, Tariff Tailwinds & Dow Dogs 1/2/25
<p>A decline in Tesla deliveries allows a rival to become the world's top EV seller. Furniture stocks surge after President Trump delays a tariff hike. Plus, will the Dow stocks with the highest dividend yields continue to outperform in 2026?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
