Holiday Hauls: Airlines, Apple, & Meta 12/26/23
7.5 million travelers are hitting the skies between Christmas and New Years this year, passing the pre-pandemic record of 7.2 million. International president of the Association of Flight Attendants S...
26 Des 202333min
Tracking Santa’s Sleigh Ride This Weekend 12/22/23
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) returns to Squawk Pod for its annual tradition: tracking Santa Claus’s Christmas journey through the night sky. Deputy Commander of the Continental...
22 Des 202332min
Up in the Air: Media Mergers, Fed Policies, & Apple Watches 12/21/23
Markets are confused, at least according to some economists. The markets snapped 7 straight weeks of gains this week, as Wall Street interpreted the Federal Reserve’s pivot from hiking rates to cuttin...
21 Des 202337min
A Fed-Fueled Rally, FedEx, & the Fourteenth Amendment 12/20/23
The market rally surges on, after the Federal Reserve announced its pivot. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh discusses the rally and the Fed’s next move. FedEx shares tumbled after disappointing Wall St...
20 Des 202344min
Shipping Risks in the Red Sea & Racing to Win AI 12/19/23
The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group backed by Iran, have amped up attacks on ships traveling through the Suez Canal since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Director of Harvard’s Belfer Center Megha...
19 Des 202327min
Taking Off: Holiday Travel & Beauty Gifting 12/18/23
As holiday travel ramps up, Southwest Airlines is landed with a $140 million fine for last holiday season’s travel meltdown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizes airline obligations...
18 Des 202336min
Senate Still in Session & Lidia Bastianich Still Cooking for America 12/15/23
The Senate will wait another week to go on holiday recess, after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delayed the break until lawmakers reach a deal on immigration and foreign aid. Senator Markwayne M...
15 Des 202334min
AI in the Newsroom & Jay Powell: “So Far, So Good” 12/14/23
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell surprised Wall Street with his announcement of a more dovish approach to inflation, moving forward. Powell signaled a 2024 of rate cuts from the central bank. OpenAI s...
14 Des 202331min
