P.M. Edition for July 16. In comments from the White House today, President Trump denied that he was trying to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, though he raised the prospect that Powell could be removed for cause. Plus, big banks like Goldman Sachs have reported bumper earnings for the second quarter. But as Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tell ... Show More
Apr 7
Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs
Last week, U.S. stocks lost $6.6 trillion in value during a two-day washout after President Trump announced large tariffs on countries around the world. As markets continue to swing, Wall Street leaders are speaking out, including billionaire investor Bill Ackman and JPMorgan Cha ... Show More
19m 15s
Apr 25
China exemptions, India-Pakistan, DOGE and "Vladimir, STOP!"
Beijing has exempted some U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump says a Ukraine peace deal is 'close' as he calls on Russia's President Vladimir Putin to 'STOP'. India's army chief is in Kashmir after a deadly attack on tourists has ratcheted up tensions ... Show More
12m 20s
Aug 2024
As stock market crashes, is US facing new financial crisis? Economist Michael Hudson explains
The stock market crashed on August 5, in a new "Black Monday". What caused it? Is the USA on the verge of a new financial crisis? Ben Norton is joined by economist Michael Hudson to discuss the extreme volatility, AI / Big Tech bubble, Japanese yen carry trade unwind, Chinese eco ... Show More
1h 26m
Nov 2024
11-21-24 Will Trump Tariffs Be Inflationary
A preview of risks on the horizon, including Trump Tariffs, interest rates, and how debt and deficits are economic drivers. What are the effects on corporate profitability?Will valuations be problematic next year? Lance revews Nvidia's stellar quarterly report and analysts' expec ... Show More
45m 58s
Mar 2025
Poll on Trump's economy, shutdown and 'the menswear guy' on tariffs
Many Americans think Trump’s actions on the economy are too "erratic", according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. Senate Democrats are fuming over a Trump-backed stopgap bill with less than two days to go until a partial government shutdown. And Derek Guy, also known as "the mensw ... Show More
12m 8s
Feb 2025
China tariffs, Canada and Mexico pause, Netanyahu-Trump and DOGE v. USAID
China has slapped tariffs on some U.S. imports in response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods, raising the stakes in a showdown between the world's top two economies even as President Donald Trump offered reprieves to Mexico and Canada. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... Show More
12m 26s
Apr 2024
Sec. Raimondo on Taiwan Semi CHIPS Act Funding, Sec. Yellen Exclusive in China, Dimon on Rates and AI 4/8/24
Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with news involving a major supplier to Nvidia and Apple. The White House announced CHIPS Act grants of $6.6 billion to Taiwan Semiconductor, for expansion of the chipmaker's Arizona plants. Commerce Secretary Gina Rai ... Show More
42m 32s