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. "The Exchange" has all that plus "Rapid Fire," our innovative, reporter driven roundtable – which is a discussion of some of the day's most interesting, unusual and at times controversial topics. This series gives today's modern investor the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more.
Walk Up to the Fed Decision: A Hike, A Pause or a Pivot? 3/22/23
Kelly’s Power Lunch co-host Tyler Mathisen joins us for a special Fed Edition of The Exchange an hour before Powell and company’s rate decision. Bankrate’s Greg McBride joins us with the real-world impact of the fastest and steepest rate hikes in history and what another increase means for consumers. House Financial Services member, and former community bank examiner, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer makes the case for regulators to temporarily backstop all bank deposits. Plus, Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart tells …
Hike, Pause or Pivot? Time to Strip the Fed? And Russia’s New Lifeline? 3/21/23
The highly-anticipated Fed meeting kicks off today and we’ll get you ready for all three possible rate scenarios--a hike, a pause or a pivot—and tell you how to position now. And the Fed was left in charge of bank oversight after the Great Financial Crisis, but is the US banking system in better shape or is it just as dicey? Wharton Professor Peter Conti-Brown weighs in…and reveals why he’s getting closer and closer to suggesting the Fed should be stripped …
From the Desk of Kelly Evans: Deflation--Not Hyperinflation--Is The Real Risk Here 3/20/23
Kelly explains what the biggest risk to the Fed’s balancing act really is.
The Fed’s Dilemma, Bitcoin’s Big Moment, and Red Flags Ignored? 3/20/23
The latest FOMC meeting is set to kick off tomorrow. Will they hike, or will they pause? Are there even any good options here, as questions on the health of global banking remain?We’ll speak with one economist who says the Fed should “pause” here, and another one who expects a “dovish hike.” They’ll each make their case.Plus, Bitcoin continues to rally, back above $28,000 and surging to a 9-month high. We’ll speak with a leading crypto banker about whether or …
Why Pivot Talk is “Rubbish,” Muni Bond Red Flags, and the Bearish Options Signals 3/17/23
Jefferies’ David Zervos says despite the financial instability, the Fed will continue to tighten. He tells us why the talk of a pivot is “rubbish.” First Republic holds more than $19b worth of muni bonds…is the safety trade about to be shaken up amid the bank stress? Plus, more than 100m options contracts expire today, and while bearish signals are cropping up, there are still pockets of bullishness. Susquehanna’s Chris Murphy tells us where traders are seeing buying opportunities.
The Fed’s Next Move, The Banks & Housing, And a Capital Infusion for First Republic? 3/16/23
The European Central Bank going full steam ahead despite global banking turmoil….so did the ECB just set the tone for the Fed next week? We look at what to expect and how it may impact the economy and the markets. Plus, contagion from the banks *TO* the housing market would turn the last crisis on its head, but that’s exactly what could happen here. We’ll explain why a failure at First Republic could be felt throughout the housing industry. And …
The SVB Fallout Continues 3/15/23
Another day of banking concerns is dragging down markets. Credit Suisse appears to be the latest bank on the brink, as the Saudi National Bank says it won’t provide it any more capital.Investors here at home are hoping U.S. financials aren’t exposed to any counterparty risks here. We’ll tell you all you need to know, including how to protect your portfolio here.
The Problem with Pausing, Charles Schwab CEO, and Bet on Housing? 3/14/23
Wall Street is reeling from the bank collapses we’ve seen over the past week, with many now calling for the Fed to pause rate hikes as a result.But former NEC Director Lawrence Lindsey warns that is the wrong response to what happened here. He’ll join us to make his case.Plus, the CEO of Charles Schwab will join us exclusively to defend his banking strategy, and explain why Schwab won’t suffer a similar fate to Silicon Valley Bank.And, plunging yields likely …
The SVB Fallout 03/13/23
Both SVB & Signature Bank are now out of business, while First Republic has secured funding from J.P. Morgan & The Fed. A major issue has been the safety of accounts over the $250,000 FDIC cap. But President Biden had some encouraging words this morning, after the government announced a new facility that will offer 1-year loans to banks and pay them par for collateral like treasuries & mortgages to stem the tide. But big questions remain. Is there another …
The Fed & The Financials 3/10/23
Regulators just shut down Silicon Valley Bank, also known as ‘SVB Financial,’ in the largest U.S. bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Shares were halted all day long as the bank’s capital raise reportedly failed. And yet because of the strong jobs report this morning, some folks are still saying the Fed should hike by another half point at its next meeting in 10 days. But should they actually be slamming the brakes?We’ve got full team coverage of all …