Power Lunch

Business and politics are set collide in China. Bill Gates is meeting with Xi Jinping, ahead of Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to Beijing.While many U.S. business still need China, the U.S. government seems to be increasingly worried. We’ll explore.Plus, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs today dating back to April 2022. Now that more than just 7 stocks are participating, can the rally continue? We’ll discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates is going to China, reportedly to meet with President Xi. That comes as China’s latest economic numbers show a slowing, not a strong post-Covid recovery. We’ll explore.Plus, today’s red-hot IPO is Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava, soaring in its public debut. We’ll look at the investor appetite for restaurant stocks overall right now.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Power Lunch” is back in Washington, as we count down to the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.We’ll bring you the decision live, and ask our all-star panel to react to all the angles right up to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re just 24 hours from the latest Fed decision on interest rates, and many market watchers think there’s cause for a pause.Today’s CPI data also showed the slowest growth in 2 years. We’ll discuss what it all means for the Fed and markets.Plus, Reddit users are shutting down parts of the site to protest new fees, as the company gears up for a potential IPO. We’ll discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks continue to creep higher little by little, especially in tech. But there’s something about this tech-driven rally that’s different than previous times. Could it be what finally slows the upswing? We’ll explore. Plus, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is getting into the clothing game. We’ll talk to him about his new sportswear line, Major League Baseball rule changes and much, much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Small cap stocks are now coming along with what had been a big cap rally. Does this broader participation mean the party on Wall Street can last? We’ll explore.And, just in time for grilling season: soaring beef prices. We’ll explain why it’s happening, and what it means for both inflation and the restaurant stocks.Plus, we have a power player joining for the entire hour – Tim Seymour is in studio to weigh in on these stories and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Smoke from Canada wildfires is still blanketing New York City and the Northeast. We’ll look at the impact it’s starting to have on businesses that rely on customers being outside.Plus, Google says it will start cracking down on office attendance. We’ll cover that and more developments in the battle over returning to offices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The S&P 500 is near 10-month highs, but next week’s Fed meeting is looming over the markets. Will the FOMC pause, or press on?We’ll get the take of a former Fed official, and break down what it all means for the markets and economy.Plus, reaction to the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger was swift, and sometimes angry. But if fans and sponsors eventually look past the Saudi money, could it soon come for other U.S. sports teams? We’ll explore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is everywhere right now. Apple is breathing new life into VR and the metaverse. And there’s a renewed crackdown on crypto. Which is a fad, and which is the future? We’ll debate.Plus, we’ll get a view on the consumer and the economy from the CEO of Boot Barn. Will people keep buying boots and hats if the economy enters a recession? We’ll explore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple’s big WWDC event is underway. We’ll get live reports from Cupertino throughout the show as any news develops.Plus, America is having a heated debate about a controversial topic: tipping. Are we paying for service, or subsidizing workers’ salaries? We’ll debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.