The Exchange

President Trump joins Squawk Box to discuss the next Fed chair, future tariffs, and the jobs numbers. Becky Quick and Steve Liesman dig into his wide-ranging interview. Plus, is ‘buying the dip’ morphing into ‘catching a falling knife?’  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Stocks under pressure after President Trump rejiggers ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on a slew of countries, including a near-immediate 35% tariff on Canada, and July’s jobs report comes in light. We dig into the data and how to position as uncertainty ramps back up.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Design software maker Figma is making its public debut on the NYSE, valued at about $50 billion. We speak with the market maker behind the opening and bring you the first trade. And as tech earnings power the S&P and Nasdaq to new record highs, we look ahead to the next big tech reports, including Apple and Amazon out after the bell on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve the most divided its been in more than 30 years, with two governors expected to dissent in today’s decision amid President Trump’s repeated calls for Chair Powell to lower rates. Palo Alto poised to buy Cyberark. Plus, Meta’s push to create a new category of AI-powered personal assistants.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four of the Mag 7 names report this week and we’ve got a pair trade ahead of earnings. Tesla signs a $16.5B chip deal with Samsung.  Plus, why health care stocks could stay under pressure for longer.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the heels of President Trump’s tour of the Federal Reserve yesterday, the FOMC prepares to gather for their rate decision next week. Our market guest says the conditions are right for a cut, but the committee runs the risk of looking like they’re succumbing to pressure from the President. Plus, a number of companies plunging after weak results this week. Our trader looks at the names to hold and the ones to sell. And the recent big moves in tech have investors questioning what comes next: a breakout or a breakdown? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tractor Supply stores see 10 times more visitors per year than Disney World, Alaska Air’s recent IT outage will shave 10 cents off third quarter earnings, and bad weather, combined with a slowdown in international visitors, has the owner of the Empire State Building lowering guidance.  Plus, what President Trump’s tour of the Federal Reserve could mean for Chair Powell’s future.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should the Buffett premium in Berkshire be there anymore? One long-time shareholder says no, while UBS’ senior insurance analyst says it was never there to begin with. High prices and elevated rats weighing on housing, but the builders are a buy. Plus, the trade on Chipotle, Alphabet, and IBM ahead of their after the bell reports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NEC Director Larry Lindsey weighs in on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s renewed call for a full review of the Federal Reserve. The old tech stock that’s looking expensive. Plus, with yields under pressure, are muni bonds starting to look risky?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.