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On today's podcast: 1) The Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium was a tense affair, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling an interest-rate cut as soon as the next policy meeting in September, despite clear divisions among policymakers.2) Traders are breathing easier heading into ...  Show more

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen set the stage for Friday's Jackson Hole Symposium speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Among the issues discussed: The potential for rate cuts and what's at stake for the markets including the banking sector, plus a look how stocks hi ...

Another key Fed decision on deck, as the recent stock market bounce loses steam. What to expect from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what it will mean for the market’s next move. Plus Earnings season in full swing, and Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk is ready to report. Why one top hea ...