Nightly Business Report

Kelly explains why Fed Chair Jerome Powell has suddenly become much more hawkish.

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What can the West do to stop Putin’s attack in Ukraine? Nikita Khrushchev’s granddaughter says as the US and allies sends weapons, not only will that do little to stop Russia’s invasion, it will, in fact, egg Putin on. Blackrock’s Larry Fink says this is the end of globalization. We get a look at what that means for international investors. And the EU and US are cooperating to wean Europe off its dependence on Russian oil…but can the US offer substantial help? Plus, President Biden speaks at NATO Headquarters.

Are rising rates actually good for tech stocks? Despite history pointing to the contrary, we’ll look at why their relationship has just changed for the better. Plus, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon is proposing a “Marshall Plan” for energy. We’ll look at whether something like that is already in the works amid the crisis in Ukraine. And, we’ll ask the CEO of EVgo if America’s charging infrastructure is ready to keep up with surging demand.

The 10-year bond yield hit its highest level in 3 years following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish “pivot” yesterday. That has experts calling for more front-loaded rate hikes. We’ll discuss the pros & cons of this new tightening timeline with a former Fed economist. Plus, there’s a growing divide in the staples sector between pandemic winners & losers. We’ll speak with an analyst who has his names to watch and avoid. And, KraneShares is launching a new ETF filled with energy names making the switch to renewables. But what about the oil & gas we need right now? We’ll explore.

Stocks are falling, as Jerome Powell suggested he’s open to a 50bps hike if inflation warrants it. This as markets come off their best week since late 2020. But a key strategist says the Fed has played its cards “perfectly” here, and the market loves a credible central bank. We’ll explore. Plus, Warren Buffett is buying another insurance conglomerate, and Berkshire shares are hitting all-time highs. Is the Buffett way back? We’ll debate. And, a rift is growing between Disney CEO Bob Chapek and his predecessor Bob Iger. We’ll tell you how it started and where things might go from here.

In this Conversation, Kelly talks to Mizuho’s Steve Ricchiutto about why he’s skeptical we’re entering a permanently higher inflation period, why he thinks it would be a mistake for the Fed to shrink the balance sheet while hiking rates, and the reasons why the jobs market isn’t as tight as everybody—including the Fed—previously thought.

The hawkish headlines just keep coming from the Fed, and yet stocks continue to grind higher. Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC that “inflation is raging” and the central bank needs to get more aggressive. Is he right? We’ll debate. Plus, the Dow and S&P are having the best weeks since November 2020. But we’ll hear from someone who says you might want to sell this rally. And, CNBC’s Next Generation 50 index is having its best week of the year. Our trader picks 2 names with room to run, and 2 more that are past their prime.

Huge market swings lately are starting to create new openings -- and pressure points -- for investors. One strategist is highlighting biotech & smalls caps, with one showing opportunity, the other flashing concern. He’ll join us to explain. Plus, Americans want to know why pump prices haven’t dropped more already. One expert has the answers, and explains where prices will start dropping first. And, is the yield curve actually steepening? While investors worry it’s signaling a recession, we’ll look at why the opposite might be true.

Kelly explains how the yield curve is signaling that inflation could keep running hot.

We’re just moments away from the latest Fed decision. The central bank is expected to raise rates by a quarter point, it’s first hike since December 2018. Some experts say it’s too late, with inflation running at 40-year highs. Others worry it’s moving too quickly as global war breaks out. We’ll bring you the decision once it breaks, and will cover all the angles you need to know in the meantime.

Rates are edging higher again today, but this time stocks are rising as well. It comes as a key inflation reading came in softer than expected, but still the biggest jump on record. We’ll explain what it means for you & your portfolio. Plus, the Fed is kicked off a two-day meeting, widely expected to raise rates by a quarter point tomorrow – the first hike since the pandemic began. We’ll look at the fallout. And, oil prices continue dropping as fears of a slowdown in China sink in, remaining below $100 per barrel. We’ll dive deeper into concerns for the energy market.

Nasdaq sliding as rates climb ahead of Wednesday’s Fed Meeting, we hear from one strategist who warned of a sell-off when the Fed began tightening about what he’s seeing now. Oil continuing its decline from last week as China’s Covid lockdown sparks demand concerns. How low prices could go and what that means for gas prices in the U.S. And sticking with China, just how cozy are they getting with Russia while also holding talks with NSA officials in Rome today? And what does that mean for international markets?

Stocks are heading for their fifth straight down week, with a rate hike cycle set to start next week amid spiking inflation. Is the economy ready? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, crude soared to $130/barrel this week, highlighting our lack of alternative energy sources. So what can we do in the meantime to help consumers? We’ll explore. And, the SEC’s crackdown is crushing Chinese stocks. But is Covid also weighing on Chinese markets? We’ll speak with the man who runs the KWEB ETF at KraneShares.

Kelly explains why rising inflation is actually a good sign for the labor market.

Stocks are falling today as inflation soars to the highest level in 40 years. We’ll tell you how to protect your portfolio. Plus, food & labor costs are soaring for restaurants. Are customers willing to pay up? We’ll ask the CEO of Portillo’s. And, with gas prices surging to record highs, EVs are looking more attractive than ever…if you can even get one right now.

Stocks are surging, European markets are soaring and crypto is climbing as commodities take a breather. Is this just a countertrend consolidation day, or are we entering a new phase for the market? We’ll explore. Plus, bitcoin is jumping 10% after President Biden signed an EO on cryptocurrencies. We’ll look at why the industry is so excited about going ‘mainstream.’ And, with pump prices still soaring, President Biden is looking to Venezuela for some crude supply relief. But is that the right direction? We’ll debate.

Crude is losing steam after President Biden officially announced a ban on Russian oil imports. We’ll look at why analysts still think prices will have to stay around these levels – or higher – for quite some time. Plus, the crisis in Ukraine is complicating matters for the Fed and it’s rate hike strategy. We’ll ask the man who called for 7 hikes this year if he’s sticking to that forecast. And, Apple is kicking off its latest product event, and we’re expecting a host of new gadgets – including a lower cost iPhone. We’ll bring you all the details.

The Dow dropped more than 700 points in earlier trading amid reports of more intense fighting in Ukraine. We’ll bring you the latest news and discuss how this all plays out for markets. Plus, crude oil has pulled back after hitting a 14-year high. Can U.S. drillers ramp up production fast enough to help keep prices down? We’ll explore all of it, especially as Bipartisan leaders have just reached a deal on a new bill that could ban Russian energy imports.

Kelly explains why pretty much everyone would be happier with a much lower price of crude oil.