The Exchange

FT’s Gillian Tett says there won’t be a quick resolution to the current bank woes…and the Fed is not to blame. The SEC recently warned Coinbase of securities violations, and one VC says he wants to see that fight make it all the way to the high courts. Plus, as warnings of a credit crunch grow louder, we take a look at the names in the autos and clean energy sectors that can withstand that pain.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Markets are rebounding on hopes that the Fed could be done raising rates. But would that mean they expect more pain ahead in the banking sector? We’ll discuss.Plus, no further rate hikes should be good news for home buyers -- right? Not necessarily. We’ll dig into the divergence between yields & mortgage rates.And, TikTok’s CEO is testifying Capitol Hill, reassuring lawmakers that the app isn’t a national security threat. We have the latest details, and implications for the social media landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 us what it’s like to be in the room when the Fed Committee meets to hash out a rate decision.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 of that power. Plus, China and Russia releasing a joint statement saying they will “deepen cooperation and trust” between their armed forces, but that they’re NOT forming a military-political alliance. The Atlantic Councils’ Fred Kempe begs to differ.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly explains what the biggest risk to the Fed’s balancing act really is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 not this rebound is sustainable.And, according to the Wall Street Journal, regulators had concerns about Silicon Valley Bank as far back as 2015. Greg Zuckerman co-wrote the story, and will join us with the details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 speaking of First Republic…David Faber reporting that a group of financial institutions is in talks to give the battered regional bank a major capital infusion. We have the breakdown of who is involved and how much money is being talked about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 mean lower mortgage rates to come. Analyst Stephen Kim will join us with the housing stocks that could be a “buy” if rates stay lower. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.