The Exchange

The Department of Justice’s probe into Fed Chair Powell could create a “shadow Fed” and backfire against the Trump administration’s goals of lower interest rates, according to Strategas.  Why a limit on credit card interest rates could boost names like Visa and Mastercard. Plus, chips analyst Chris Caso’s favorite AI idea in 2026.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey says there are no heroes in the Justice Department’s investigation into Fed Chair Powell, while Brooking’s David Wessel warns the probe could ultimately spur more inflation. A portfolio manager who outperformed the S&P last year makes the case for chip stocks not named Nvidia. Plus, both traditional banks and fintech names are under pressure after President Trump proposed capping credit card fees.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in mortgage bonds, will it help lower rates? Oil Executives meet at the White House to discuss what’s next in Venezuela. Plus, Meta’s big bet on nuclear power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump proposing new restrictions on corporate landlords and defense companies. S&P Global sees a copper shortage in the near-future. Plus, the structural shift happening in the labor market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A bearish strategist emerges as the Dow and S&P 500 both hit record highs. Memory chips are on a tear as Nvidia's CEO calls it a "completely underserved market." Plus, defense climbs to an all-time high amid geopolitical tensions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.