A surge in interest rate cut optimism sends stocks to all-time highs, but stock futures are struggling to keep the momentum alive. Plus, first it was Jay Powell — now President Trump sets his sights on one Goldman Sachs economist and frequent guest here on CNBC. Goldman remains silent on the allegations. And later, a fast-casual collapse has shares of Cava, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and more sinking.

President Trump hits pause on a severe escalation of U.S.-China tariffs just hours before they were set to take effect. Plus,  Investors now turn their attention back to the U.S. economy and a key inflation report due before the open — though questions about the reliability of the data loom large. And plus, the China–NVIDIA tit-for-tat continues, the president softens his tone on Intel’s CEO, and Elon Musk becomes the latest to take aim at Apple’s App Store.

Stocks coming off their best week in a month as investor attention shifts back to the economy and a critical inflation print tomorrow. Futures are mixed. Plus, chip stocks back in focus once again on an unprecedented arrangement between two A.I. giants and the White House for access to China. And later, European defense stocks slide as President Trump readies for his face-to-face with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday. 

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

It’s earnings versus tariff fears in a Wall Street battle royale and so far, investors are doing their best to focus on the positives, with U.S. stock futures pointing to a rebound today. Plus, two landmark deals in the works, from sports media to AI. We’ll break down both.

Stocks look to build on yesterday's big bounce. Earnings and potential Fed rate cuts are in focus. Meanwhile, trade tensions could temper any short-term gains, as one country pushes back on President Trump's latest tariff threats. Later, big moves for several familiar names in the premarket— Palantir hits a revenue milestone, Figma sees a post-IPO stock roller coaster, and AMD shifts into a higher gear.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

Four Trillion and Beyond: Microsoft joins Nvidia in an exclusive market cap club, with shares surging on earnings beat and a cloud sales milestone. Plus: Big Tech is lifting U.S. stock futures, with the Nasdaq sharply higher. And later: New tariffs and trade deals remain front and center ahead of President Trump’s August 1st deadline.