Natural gas prices are rising, due to a huge number of factors all happening at once. Brian breaks down what’s happening. Plus, the ECB is set to make some possible big decisions today—Gina Sanchez of Chantico Global lays out what to expect. And Brian takes a look at what viewers think are the biggest macro risks right now to the market rally.

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Congress has a lot on its plate as we head into the fall. We speak with Jim Pethokoukis about what investors should expect. Plus, college football is back and so are the fans. Brian speaks with Jeff Kilburg about the games. And El Salvador is the first country now to offer Bitcoin as legal tender. We discuss what it means with Noelle Acheson.

Pernod Ricard posted strong full year results, as bars are reopening while consumers continue to buy alcohol for home consumption. North America CEO Ann Mukherjee joins us to discuss the state of the industry. Plus, Labor Day weekend is not typically a strong one for the box office, but this year could look different. Comscore’s Paul Dergarabedian joins to talk about what to expect. And data out of the Chinese economy shows that it might be slowing. We speak with contributor Dewardric McNeal about the numbers.

Ida has caused flooding and storms in the Northeast. We check in with Contessa Brewer and Bill Karins about the aftermath in New York, New Jersey, and beyond. Plus, September is historically a bad month for stocks, but could this year be different? LPL’s Ryan Detrick joins with some historical precedent. And a new report from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel shows that NYC real estate may be making its comeback. The CEO of Douglas Elliman joins to discuss.

It’s been a banner year for stocks, but historically September brings bad tidings for the markets. We speak with three market watchers about what they expect from the month and the rest of the year. Plus, OPEC+ meets today to decide on oil output. We get a check on the commodity. And Investopedia has a new cryptocurrency survey that shows that investors are looking for names outside of Bitcoin. We speak with Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver about the results.

A former top FEMA official discusses the recovery process for Louisiana and the Gulf coast in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Plus, Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics talks about whether enhanced unemployment benefits are hurting companies' abilities to find new workers. And, new stats of the state of the restaurant sector, and how one Philadelphia restaurant owner is leaning into the new paradigm of takeout and delivery.

Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but areas have still felt the damage, and power has gone out for entire cities. We discuss the impact on the energy sector and what to watch out for. Plus, evacuations continue in Afghanistan after a U.S. drone strike in the country. We discuss the latest with the former Assistant Homeland Security Secretary. And the timeline for Covid-19 booster shots are in question, as the CDC ACIP committee meets today to discuss its recommendations. We speak to a committee member about her thoughts.

The annual Jackson Hole conference continues virtually today, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell set to speak later this morning. We discuss how the markets could react. Plus, Tropical Storm Ida is set to make landfall this weekend—we get the latest from our own Bill Karins. And we discuss the fallout from the attacks in Afghanistan, and how the international community will be impacted.

The annual Jackson Hole summit kicks off today, as the Federal Reserve’s big question is the state of inflation. We discuss what to expect with our own Steve Liesman. Plus, extreme weather is leading consumers to an increased interest in renewable energy, particularly solar. Our own Pippa Stevens joins with the names and numbers to watch. And discount stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree have grown in popularity amid rising inflation. We talk about the sector with Refinitiv’s Jharonne Martis.

Our own Eamon Javers joins to discuss the Cybersecurity summit happening today, which will host the CEOs of big tech companies. Plus, we get an update on the M&A world and expectations for 2021, from EisnerAmper CEO Charles Weinstein. And the Nasdaq has had a huge run up lately—Brian’s RBI focuses on data from Bespoke that shows the index may be due for a pullback.

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We take a look at the economic impact of a divided Congress, and the bills passing through legislature right now amidst the fallout in Afghanistan. Plus, Hurricane Henri has hit the Northeast, and it’s not over yet—we look at what to expect. And the S&P has had a record run, with highs not seen since 2016! We talk to some market watchers about what to do with your money.

Tesla announced a new humanoid robot at its AI Day event. We break down that and the other highlights with The Verge’s Andrew Hawkins. Plus, a major Chinese port has been shut down after a positive Covid case. We discuss the global impact. And Brian has a highlight from his California trip that he took in an electric car!

As kids go back to school, ed tech could be filling the learning gaps caused by the pandemic. The CEO of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt joins to discuss investment in learning tech. Plus, the housing market has been hot, but could it be slowing down? We take a look. And Brian dives into another hot market right now—used cars. Could there be signs of cooling? He looks at the data in his RBI.

We take a look at how the political turmoil in Afghanistan will impact rare mineral mining in the country, and what the ripple effects could be. Plus, it’s a big week for retail earnings—we speak with Refinitiv’s Jharonne Martis about what to expect. And Brian’s RBI focuses on the top six highest paid executives in 2020.

UBS' Michael Lasser previews what to expect from the big retailers reporting earnings this week, starting with Walmart and Home Depot. Plus, Kari Firestone discusses whether the markets can continue to grind even higher, and which stocks from the reopening and stay-at-home sectors still offer opportunity. And, one year after a headline rocked the Big Apple and other major cities during the pandemic, Robert Frank revisits whether New York City is really "dead".

The U.S. is preparing to send 1,000 more troops to Afghanistan as the Taliban continues its takeover of the country. Our own Dan Murphy takes us through what’s happening on the ground. Plus, as people return to the office and to schools, Covid testing is becoming critical—we speak with the CEO of one testing company about what they’re doing to prepare. And the CEO of Houston Methodist Hospital joins us with a look at what’s happening in Texas, as hospitalizations in the state surge. And it’s a big week for retail earnings and back to school season is kicking off—Stacey Widlitz joins us with her take on the space.

Disney posted a blowout third quarter earnings report, with streaming and parks in focus. CFRA’s Tuna Amobi joins to break down the quarter. Plus, Hawaii is seeing a surge in Covid cases, and reinstating some restrictions. We speak with the Lieutenant Governor about how things look on the ground. And shipping rates are spiking—Jefferies’ Randy Giveans joins to talk about why.

NYC restaurants will soon require vaccination status to seat people indoors. We speak with Chef Eric Ripert about how that will impact the industry, and how he views the city’s comeback. Plus, New Jersey is seeing a surge in Covid cases despite being one of the most highly vaccinated states. We speak with University Hospital CEO Dr. Shereef Elnahal. And President Biden is calling on OPEC countries to increase production, but the CEO of American Petroleum Institute calls that “outrageous.” We find out why.

Investopedia is out with their latest survey on investor sentiment. Editor in Chief Caleb Silver joins to talk about where readers’ heads are. Plus, Coinbase reported stellar earnings—we speak with Cleo Capital’s Sarah Kunst about what it means for the company long-term. And We discuss the latest in the Covid pandemic with Dr. Kavita Patel of Brookings.

The CEO of Avaya discusses making it possible to work from home, the office or anywhere else in the world effectively. Plus, Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil talks about the latest in the fight against COVID, and another respiratory virus that's seeing an increase in cases just as kids are set to go back to school. And, the CEO of James Hardie Industries discusses the shortage of available homes on the market, and whether that also means a shortage of key building materials like cement.

The infrastructure bill is in focus in DC. We speak with PIMCO’s Libby Cantrill about what investors should expect. Plus, Bitcoin and Ether have been hot recently. We discuss where the best investment opportunities lie. And the Fed may be in the process of tapering…but is that bad for markets? We ask contributor Jeff Kilburg about his thoughts.

The government jobs report is out today at 830—we talk about what to expect and how investors can play the markets before and after. Plus, investors have been buying puts and calls in Robinhood stock, leading to some volatility. We speak with Susquehanna’s Chris Murphy about how big the options impact will be. And states didn’t expect tax cuts after this pandemic year, but they’re getting them—our own Ylan Mui has the numbers.

The chief operations officer of a Louisiana-based vaccine distributor joins us to discuss how demand for doses has increased in the past months. Plus, an analyst from Jefferies is on to talk about two gaming stocks he sees as buys. And Insider Buying is back! Brian has the top five stocks seeing the most insider action this week.

Lots of Covid policy updates have been evolving over the past 24 hours. We speak with Emory’s Dr. Carlos Del Rio about the impact. Plus, some people might be able to pay less in taxes on crypto after new regulation. Robert Frank has the latest. And certain market sectors continue to hit highs despite broader uncertainty. Our market panels weigh in on where to be positioned.

Noelle Acheson of Genesis Trading discusses the chances the SEC will sign off on a Bitcoin ETF, and the broader implications of the decision on the crypto industry. Plus, Former Target Vice Chairman and Toys "R" Us CEO Jerry Storch says if anyone wants to bet against the resilience of the consumer, he's willing to take the other side of that trade every time. And, CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the persistent pay gap for Black women, including in jobs that have been essential during the pandemic.

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The used car market is red hot right now. The President of Sonic Automotive, the nation’s fourth largest car retailer, joins to discuss the space. Plus, Chevron and Exxon earnings are out today, and the big news around the stocks have always been their dividends. We speak with JPMorgan’s Phil Gresh about his expectations. And Amazon results were big, but investors were less than impressed and brought down the stock. Loup Venture’s Gene Munster joins with his take.

Facebook earnings revealed that there could be a battle going forward between Apple and all of social media. Wedbush’s Dan Ives joins to discuss. Plus, trading app Robinhood begins trading on the Nasdaq today as a public company. We speak with former E*Trade CEO Karl Roessner about what it means for the brokerage industry. And China is trying to quell investors’ fears after the country’s crackdown on tech companies. Our own Eunice Yoon has the details.

Travel booking is making its comeback. We speak with the CEO of booking platform Sonder about what the company is seeing. Plus, big tech earnings beat expectations, big-time. We talk about the results and what to expect from Facebook. And there has been a slew of IPOs this year, but a lot of their performance seems cursed. Our Leslie Picker has the details.

Brian Sullivan visits America's only operating rare earth mineral mine, to see what's changed in the supply and processing of these critical elements. Plus, Tim Lesko of Granite Investment Advisors highlights what investors need to hear from tech giants Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft when they report earnings. And, Dewardric McNeal of Longview Global says nearly every tech company summoned to a meeting with the Chinese government last fall has now come under some type of regulatory action.

The markets are continuing to look volatile this morning, indicating a pullback. We discuss the path forward for investors. Plus, Tesla reports Q2 earnings after today’s bell. We discuss the price of the stock and the impact of Bitcoin. And it’s a big week for IPOs, and has been a big year too—our own Leslie Picker has the details on if or when the IPO boom will slow down.

The markets are poised to end the week higher after starting things off with a very down day. We discuss where to be positioned. Plus, American Ballet Theatre is returning to the stage, its first New York Fall season since 2019. We speak with the Executive Director about her expectations. And back to school shopping season is here. We speak with Jan Kniffen about how this year will be different from 2020, and from 2019.

The market has rebounded after Monday’s lows, with the Dow looking positive for the week. We discuss what’s behind all the moves. Plus, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are in focus after the big conference with Cathie Wood, Jack Dorsey, and Elon Musk. We talk about the space with GSR’s Rich Rosenblum. And Brian’s RBI focuses on the hot commodity of 2021 that’s seen a big run-up: coal.

After a big down day Monday, and a big up day Tuesday, markets are pointing towards more highs. We discuss where they could go and what investors should do with their money. Plus, Netflix reported earnings that indicated slower subscriber growth in the coming quarters. We speak with Axios’s Sara Fischer about the biggest takeaways. And Bitcoin is bouncing back after its slump, slightly. We speak with Coindesk’s Lawrence Lewitinn about how to view the crypto right now.

Susquehanna’s Chris Murphy makes sense of Monday’s market sell-off, and says there are clear signs in the volatility index of what may be looming around the bend. Plus, Raymond James’ top healthcare policy analyst, Chris Meekins, lays out just what may or may not be likely in the coming months as the delta and other COVID variants spread: new lockdown measures, booster shots, vaccine mandates. And, the CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority on the landscape for global shipping rates, and whether prices are heading anywhere but higher.

OPEC+ has reached a deal on barrel output. We discuss the implications with Helima Croft of RBC. Plus, tensions between the U.S. and China are still on the rise, and they could impact American business operations. We speak with Longview’s Dewardric McNeal. And Brian Sullivan’s RBI focuses on whether investors will still be willing to pay oil and gas companies for drilling in the future.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have been discussing inflation risks to the market, and the market impact of the spread of coronavirus around the world. We discuss with Stephanie Link and John Stoltzfus. Plus, reporting on U.S.-China relations regarding Hong Kong, and China’s crackdown on Didi. And we speak with the head of the Small Business Roundtable about the hiring challenges faced by small businesses today.

A child tax credit could be coming—but most families might not realize it. Cowen’s Viven Azer joins to discuss the impact of the stimulus and what to expect. Plus, bank earnings are still going on, and we discuss the state of the financials after a mixed-to-positive picture for the sector. And members-only club Soho House is going public today—we speak with the CEO about the decisions behind joining the public markets.

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New data from staffing firm Robert Half shows what lengths employers are having to go to when trying to hire new employees. Plus, Cyrus Mewawalla of GlobalData discusses what's really behind China's regulatory crackdown on the country's tech giants such as Didi and Alibaba. And, the staggering price tag on the world's most-expensive parking space in Hong Kong -- $9,500 per square foot.

Zeal Capital is announcing the closing of its recent fund—we speak with the Founder about inclusive investing. Plus, Big Tech and infrastructure are at the forefront of the issues in Congress right now. We discuss the possible outcomes with Jim Pethokoukis. And billionaire Richard Branson made it to space! We talk about what the flight means for him and for the world.

An exclusive interview with Guggenheim Partners' Scott Minerd on falling bond yields and the markets, plus whether he's still sticking with his dead-on call with bitcoin. Plus, random but interesting stats on how many people are taking to the skies in private jets. And, Disney is making a big gamble that people are ready to get back to the movies and see the long-delayed Marvel film "Black Widow"

Jon Najarian and RBC's Lori Calvasina help make sense of the pre-market selloff in equities and bond yields. Plus, Frank Holland reveals the results of the latest CNBC Back-To-Work Survey as offices start to reopen. And, Louise Dickson of Rystad Energy discusses whether OPEC+ will be able to resolve the dispute between Saudi Arabia and UAE, and what it could mean for the future of the oil cartel.

Brian Sullivan speaks with Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, as the oil market awaits clarity on production policy from OPEC+. Plus, Ben Harburg of MSA, an early investor in Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi, discusses Beijing's renewed crackdown on the country's tech giants. And, top crypto analyst Mark Yusko talks about the future direction of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

RBC's Helima Croft discusses the fallout from OPEC+ abandoning talks to increase oil production, and what that could mean for prices at the pump in the U.S. Plus, hundreds of businesses all over the world could be hobbled by what's being called the largest ransomware attack yet. And, a former top airline executive talks about the problems facing the industry as travel demand rebounds from the pandemic, including a lack of staff to work those additional flights.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. Anchored by Brian Sullivan, the program will prepare CNBC’s worldwide audience with a smart take on overnight U.S. news and live international market action.