Podcast

Fox Business Rundown

Business

Global events, market swings, massive tech shifts, the news moves fast, and it all hits your wallet. But keeping track of it doesn't have to be a full-time job.

Every Monday and Friday, The FOX Business Rundown cuts through the noise. FOX Business anchors, including Lydia Hu, Taylor Riggs and Gerri Willis, team up with top market analysts to break down what actually matters for your money. Whether you're managing a major portfolio or balancing your household budget, we deliver the insights you need to protect and grow your financial future.

Episodes
11
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
17 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

11 episodes, newest first

  1. What Wall Street Wants from the 2026 Midterm Results

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    Millions of Americans will head to the polls on Election Day as pocketbook pressures and everyday affordability remain top concerns for voters. As Washington, D.C. braces for a potential shift in the balance of power, what is Wall Street watching when results start coming in? Tom Hayes, Chairman and Managing Member of Great Hill Capital, sits down with Lou Basenese to break down what the 2026 midterms mean for the economy, stock indices, and everyday investors.

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    17 min
  2. The Real Elizabeth Holmes: The Backstory Behind 'You Can See Everything'

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    With a new documentary reigniting global interest in the Theranos scandal, Wall Street Journal reporter Chris Weaver joins Lydia Hu on the FOX Business Rundown to unpack Elizabeth Holmes's rise and fall.

    Weaver takes listeners behind the scenes of the groundbreaking investigative reporting that exposed the multi-billion-dollar blood-testing hoax, the high-powered board members who lent her credibility, and the heavy toll the false tests took on real patients. Plus, they explore why the public remains endlessly fascinated by Holmes's psyche, her corporate tactics, and her ongoing legacy in Silicon Valley.

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    18 min
  3. Boom or Bubble? What to Make of AI Sell-Offs, Anthropic’s IPO, and the Fed

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    After a volatile week of tech sell-offs, everyday investors are starting this week wondering whether the multi-billion-dollar AI boom is running out of steam or hitting a temporary bump. FBN's Taylor Riggs is joined by RDS Wealth Founder and CEO Dale Smothers to break down the latest market turbulence, the top tech leaders to hold, and why he believes the AI bubble is far from popping.
    Smothers analyzes Elon Musk's warning on neocloud data providers, the upcoming high-profile IPO filing for Anthropic, and whether the S&P 500 can still hit a target of 8,000. Plus, with the Federal Reserve's rate decision on the horizon, Smothers evaluates how high oil prices and tightening financial conditions impact future rate hikes.

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    16 min
  4. Why America Making More Chips is a Big Deal for the AI Boom

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    The AI boom is fueling a skyrocketing demand for semiconductors. From autonomous vehicles and smart appliances to advanced medical equipment and satellites, today's need for microchips is unprecedented. GlobalFoundries CEO Tim Breen sits down with FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu at the company's Malta, New York campus to break down a historic partnership between the U.S. and Japan that will bring up to $21 billion in investment for two new semiconductor fabrication plants on American soil.

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    19 min
  5. AI Stock Sell-Off: Is the Artificial Intelligence Tech Bubble Popping?

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    Big tech is facing a major reality check as volatile markets, rising oil prices, and massive spending on AI test investors' patience. Barron's Investor Circle Newsletter Editor and FOX Business Contributor Josh Schafer joins FBN's Taylor Riggs to break down the AI stock boom. They analyze whether the current tech market resembles the 1999 dot-com bubble or the 2023 regional banking scare. They highlight under-the-radar stocks benefiting from data center expansion and react to Elon Musk's proposal to give SpaceX stock to American children.

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    15 min
  6. Is the AI Chip Boom Built to Last? | TSMC CFO on the Industry's Future

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    The boom in artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for semiconductors, which has yielded record-breaking profits for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. But amid rising component costs and macroeconomic uncertainty, can this growth be sustained? TSMC Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang joins FOX Business Network's Lydia Hu in an exclusive interview to address the company's record earnings, its investments in American manufacturing facilities and when a chip fully made in America could become a reality. (edited)

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    23 min
  7. Energy Ceasefire Reality Check: Will Consumers See Oil & Inflation Relief?

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    President Trump announced a diplomatic energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but the near future for the global energy supply remains uncertain. President and Founder of Brightlake Wealth Management and author of Launch Your Retirement Ted Thatcher joins Lou Basenese to discuss the real-world impact of diesel shortages on American supply chains, what to expect from inflation reports, the outlook for Q3 earnings across big banks and how investors can navigate market volatility with an unpredictable energy market and the AI trade.

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    14 min
  8. AI Agents & No-Click Purchases: Can You Trust AI to Shop for You?

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    Are one-click purchases about to become a thing of the past, replaced by no-click purchases? AI agents are rapidly moving beyond product recommendations to automating the shopping experience for buyers. It will price-compare, add items to carts and check out on your behalf. Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for ACI Worldwide Phil Bruno speaks with FBN's Lydia Hu to unpack the rise of agentic shopping. They discuss how the agents work, why payment networks are scrambling to establish liability rules and what guardrails consumers need before trusting AI with their wallets.

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    18 min
  9. What Does Government Intervention Mean For The AI Boom?

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    After President Trump met with high-profile executives in the artificial intelligence industry, he signed an executive order renaming AI to "Super Intelligence" before announcing a task force on the technology. Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund Founding Member and FOX Business Contributor Jonathan Hoenig joins FBN's Taylor Riggs to discuss what the president's actions could mean for the emerging industry, as well as the state of the American economy, the Iran conflict's impact on oil trade, and a new financial-literacy trend on TikTok.

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    14 min
  10. Laid Off to Scam Hunter: How One Man Takes On Fake Job Listings

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    'Ghost Jobs' have become the bane of existence for many Gen Zers trying to enter the workforce. As the U.S. labor market shifts, job seekers face a growing online threat: fake job postings, recruiter scams, and identity theft. Jay Jones, also known as "The Profiler," joins FBN's Lydia Hu to break down how his own layoff experience transformed into a mission to hunt down fraudsters. Jones reveals the tactics scammers use to target vulnerable applicants, how bad actors leverage AI to build convincing schemes, and practical steps you can take to protect your personal data and land real opportunities.

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    20 min
  11. AI Boom To Bust? What Guardrails Could Mean For Investors

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    For years, traders have profited from the AI boom. But as artificial intelligence advances at a breakneck pace, Washington and Wall Street face a pivotal challenge: curbing the threats of rogue tech without smothering innovation. Keith Fitz-Gerald, Principal of The Fitz-Gerald Group, joins Lou Basenese to break down the guardrails debate and what potential regulations mean for tech giants and everyday investors alike.

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    17 min