The Exchange

Last week saw consumer sentiment plunge, and now New York area manufacturing is slumping too. Is the Fed about to make a major policy mistake by tapering asset purchases too soon? We’ll debate. Plus, China is seizing on an opening in Afghanistan as the U.S.-backed government collapses. How big a setback will this be on the world stage? We’ll discuss. And, the crypto market tops $2 trillion again amid Bitcoin’s remarkable rally. We’ll talk about the turnaround, and what the crypto bulls are now saying about Ethereum, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly highlights the destabilization unfolding in Afghanistan right now, and the fallout and geopolitical risks for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly sounds off about expectations that core inflation next year will "only" be 2.5%. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ‘reopening’ stocks aren’t working right now, and neither are ‘stay-at-home’ names. So how is the market still at all-time highs? We’ll discuss. Plus, a family sold everything and put their money into Bitcoin when it was at $900. We’ll highlight the extreme lengths they take to keep the fortune they’ve accumulated safe. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Disney’s big beat, Apple’s privacy problems and why “Free Guy” could serve as a barometer for the future of the box office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some states ended extended unemployment benefits this year, while others didn’t. What’s happened to the workforce since then? We have new data. Plus, we’ll speak with the man who’s helping bring Bitcoin to El Salvador, and also working to make cryptos real currency by making payments both easier & cheaper. And, the author of a new book called “The Debt Trap” joins to discuss how America’s student debt crisis came to be, and potential solutions to solve it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’ll speak exclusively with Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan about today’s soft CPI report, and whether it’s changed his mind about tapering. Plus, it’s not just home buying that’s hot right now. There are now bidding wars for RENTALS! We’ll bring you the sky-high numbers. And, shares of secondhand e-commerce platform ThredUp are lower despite a relatively positive Q2. We’ll discuss earnings & the road ahead with the CEO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Infrastructure bill has finally passed through the Senate. Who stands to benefit from $1 trillion in spending? We’ve got some stock picks. Plus, a foam shortage is tying up production of furniture and other household products. We’ll talk to the CEO of Huntsman in our ‘Out of $tock’ series. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Domino’s gets saucy, Google proposes a work-from-home pay cut, and why the ‘buy now, pay later’ trend could create a credit conundrum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s a digital currency caught in the middle of Congress’ attempt to move the Infrastructure bill forward. We’ll explain why. Plus, we’ll speak with former hedge fund manager John Arnold about his battle against firms like Fidelity when it comes to charity. And, we’ll reveal the newest way that you can make money in the housing market, even when you’re not actually selling your house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. added nearly 1 million jobs in July, as the unemployment rate drops to 5.4%. Is the labor market stronger than we thought? We’ll explore. Plus, companies have extra cash on hand, and they’re putting it to use. We’ll tell you one sector where buybacks should keep rolling. And, Idaho is running a $900 million surplus, so that means its taxpayers are getting a refund. We’ll talk to the state’s governor all about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the eve of tomorrow’s jobs report, we’ll take a look at current employment trends amid the ongoing worker shortage with Recruiter.com CEO Evan Sohn. Plus, with mask and vaccine mandates on the rise, could we all be going back to ordering takeout soon? We’ll ask the CEO of Papa John’s. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: semiconductors surge, Uber’s surprise profit and Yelp adds new filters to keep you up-to-date on Covid requirements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.