Regional Bank Stress & Schwab’s Record Quarter 10/17/25

Bank stocks are tumbling as concerns about bad loans at regional banks have worried global investors. CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports on the selloff and what’s driving it. Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster discusses the health of the U.S. lending ecosystem and his own firm’s record quarter, including Gen Z appetite for retail investing and growing demand for alternative assets. CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, and Eamon Javers reports on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s meeting with China’s Vice Premier amid tense trade talks. Plus, a new partnership with Meta boosts Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica’s sales by nearly 12%. Leslie Picker - 07:39Rick Wurster - 12:44Steve Liesman - 28:25Eamon Javers - 37:44 In this episode:Steve Liesman, @steveliesmanEamon Javers, @eamonjaversLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.