Today, August 5, 2025, President Trump will join CNBC's "Squawk Box" at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss current economic policies.
Trump Discusses Economic Matters
The president's interview on CNBC will focus on major economic issues, drawing attention from financial markets. Hosts Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin will lead the discussion.
Market Reaction Expectations
Global markets anticipate shifts based on Trump's statements regarding the Federal Reserve, tariffs, and overall economic conditions. Traders are closely monitoring the interview for insights that might influence investment strategies. As Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, noted: "The president said on Friday that he believed that these numbers were rigged, that they were politically motivated... the data have become very unreliable."
Cryptocurrency Market Volatility
During the U.S.-China trade disputes in 2019, Bitcoin experienced heightened volatility linked to tariff discussions, reflecting similar current anticipations. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $114,646.24 with a market cap of $2.28 trillion according to CoinMarketCap. In the past 24 hours, trading volume reached $54.22 billion, reflecting a 14.83% change. BTC's 24-hour change is -0.07%, though it has seen a 5.98% increase over 30 days.
Trump's CNBC interview may have significant impacts on both equity markets and cryptocurrencies. Anticipated comments regarding economic policy could lead to shifts in investor sentiment and increased market volatility.
