The Epicenter of the AI Trade…. And Looking Ahead to the Fed Rate Decision 7/28/26

The traders react to Nvidia's milestone AI partnership with top financial institutions totaling half a trillion dollars. What CEOs from all the companies involved had to say about the deal in a CNBC roundtable today. Plus guest trader Mike Schumacher, formerly of Wells Fargo Securities, makes the case that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could be far more hawkish on interest rates than the market thinks. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rising on an unexpected drop in July payrolls, with the Nasdaq pacing for its best week since late April and S&P 500 hitting a record high to close out the week. The traders break down the markets and momentum and if this rally can last into the coming months. Then, Mercado Libre CFO Martin de los Santos lays out the state of emerging market ecommerce and what he’s seeing for the second half of the year. Plus, SpaceX pops and heads toward its IPO price, Airbnb soars after earnings, and the changing tastes of car buyers. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rates on the rise as investors question Warsh’s interest rate strategy. The traders break down what to expect from the next Fed meeting and what rising rates means for the economy. Then, oil prices dipping this week as investors anticipate a potential Strait of Hormuz deal. RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Helima Croft lays out the likelihood of an official peace deal and what the Trump administration could do next. Plus, Soundhound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer on the future of the AI trade, SpaceX’s insider shares unlock, and after hours earnings from Airbnb and Lyft. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders break down the state of the consumer as the summer winds down. Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof gives his take on where the consumer is heading and the result of the world cup on consumer behavior. Then, metals and materials surging midweek, with the XLB leading the gains in the S&P 500 and Gold reaching its highest levels since February. Plus, Alphabet drops on Exec shakeup, major tech earnings after the bell, and Disney jumping after earnings beat. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SpaceX on the move in after-hours trading on the back of its first earnings report since going public. Can investors expect SpaceX to blast off, or will the aerospace giant sink even further below its IPO price?Then, major Pharma earnings from giants like Pfizer and Merck beating Wall Street estimates with Amgen and Eli Lilly on deck. Founder and CEO of Portal Innovations John Flavin lays out the best trades in the Pharma market, and his reaction to Novo Nordisk’s slide after disappointing guidance. Plus, why Morgan Stanley is bearish on AMD, digging into Caterpillar earnings, and can McDonald’s make a comeback? Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A market rally kicking off the week as major indexes trade at near all-time highs with software leading the gains. The traders break down what caused the historic trading day after weeks of mega-cap losses, plus key after-hours earnings from Palantir and Onsemi. Then, the Japanese Yen trading at near 40-year lows sparking U.S. intervention. Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors lays out the best positioning in the Treasury market after intervention, and how to trade the volatile Yen. Plus, Airlines soaring higher, Boeing getting a double upgrade, and why it might be time to buy Amgen. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Treasurys popping to end the week as the 2 Year hits a near two-decade high and the 10 Year reaches highs not seen since January 2025. The traders break down the reason behind the surge and if this could affect the next Fed rate decision. Then, Novo Nordisk tumbling after a heart medicine trial failure. Mizuho securities healthcare sector specialist Jared Holz lays out how the company can coarse correct, and what this means for the broader pharmaceutical space. Plus, Amazon surging 15% on the back of its earnings while Exxon loses steam, and counting down to SpaceX’s earnings report as the aerospace giant trades well below its IPO price. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders watching key after-the-bell earnings like Apple, Amazon, Strategy and Coinbase. CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy Patrick Moorhead gives his take on whether Apple can withstand memory inflation and if Amazon’s cloud revenue is enough to beat earnings expectations. Then, the Japanese Yen surging ahead of a key policy meeting, and if this means central bank rate hikes are imminent. Plus, Microsoft and Meta heading in opposite directions on the back of their earnings, with Microsoft seeing its best day in almost two decades. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders monitoring after-the-bell mega cap earnings like Meta, Microsoft and Qualcomm. Live reactions to the reports and what they mean for the tech market in the second half. Co-head of technology and portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price Tony Wang talks all things tech and where he thinks the best trades are in that market.Then, the Fed keeping interest rates at 3.5-3.75%. All the details from today’s FOMC meeting and why Fed Chairman Warsh is praising the surge in high tech capex. Plus, earnings results from Starbucks, SK Hynix and more. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All eyes on the AI trade as earnings from NXP Semiconductors and Seagate Technology Holdings report after the bell. The traders break down what the results mean for the broader tech trade, as the SMH closes out its fourth day of losses. Then, former Founder & CEO of Geometric Intelligence Gary Marcus lays out the impact of circular AI financing and whether an AI buildout could actually be profitable. Plus, how the market will react to a possible rate hike tomorrow, where retail traders are seeing opportunity, and Ford and Visa on the move after earnings. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.