Closing Bell Overtime: Rotation out of Semis, AI trade Continues 7/2/26

Investors weigh cooling rate pressures, AI investment and sector rotation. Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, argues AI remains the biggest long-term risk to the economy while a softer jobs report eases pressure on the Fed. The show also examines what the data could mean for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the path of interest rates. Brett Winton of ARK Venture Fund explores reports that the government could take a stake in OpenAI and discusses what greater public involvement would mean for the AI race. The episode also examines the political implications surrounding AI policy and regulation with CFR’s Jonathan Hillman. Barbara Doran of BD8 Capital and Bob Elliott of Unlimited debate whether the market's rotation has staying power and where investors should position next. Plus, our Phil LeBeau breaks down the state of the electric vehicle market after Tesla's stock sold off following its latest delivery numbers. The episode closes with a look ahead at the next catalysts driving markets.