Sara Eisen

Sara Eisen
Born	Sara Aliza Eisen 8/7/1984
Birthplace	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Financial news anchor, journalist
Title	Co-anchor of Squawk on the Street
Employer	CNBC
Education	Northwestern University (M.S.J.)
Alma mater	New York University (B.A.), Northwestern University (M.S.J.)
Children	2

Sara Aliza Eisen (born August 7, 1984) is an American financial news anchor and journalist who serves as co-anchor of Squawk on the Street on CNBC. Based at the New York Stock Exchange, Eisen has built a career covering global markets, international trade, and economic policy for one of the most prominent business news networks in the United States. A graduate of New York University and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, she joined CNBC in 2013 after working at Bloomberg Television, where she reported on currencies and commodities. In March 2026, Eisen attracted widespread public attention for her appearances as a guest co-host on The View, during which her comments on the U.S. economy and foreign policy under President Donald Trump sparked debate among the show's hosts and audience.

Early Life

Sara Aliza Eisen was born on August 7, 1984, in Richmond, Virginia. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she attended the Seven Hills School, a college-preparatory institution. Eisen was among the graduates of Seven Hills, which has served as a launching point for students pursuing higher education and professional careers across various fields.

Eisen is Jewish American. Her upbringing in the Cincinnati area shaped her early interests, and she went on to pursue studies in the humanities and journalism at the university level.

Education

Eisen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University, where she studied economics and Middle Eastern studies. She subsequently attended Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, where she received a Master of Science in Journalism (M.S.J.). The combination of her undergraduate focus on economics and regional studies with graduate-level journalism training provided a foundation for her career in financial and international reporting. Northwestern's Medill School is one of the leading journalism programs in the United States, and Eisen's time there helped prepare her for positions at major business news outlets.

Career

Bloomberg Television

Before joining CNBC, Eisen worked at Bloomberg Television, where she established herself as a reporter covering global financial markets. At Bloomberg, she focused on currencies, commodities, and international trade—subject areas that would remain central to her journalism throughout her career. Her reporting from Bloomberg helped her develop expertise in the complex dynamics of foreign exchange markets and global economic policy, positioning her as a knowledgeable voice in the business news landscape.

CNBC

Eisen joined CNBC in December 2013, initially serving as a correspondent and anchor across several of the network's programs. Her arrival at CNBC was part of the network's broader effort to bolster its on-air talent roster with journalists experienced in global markets coverage.

In October 2019, CNBC announced a series of programming changes that included Eisen's appointment as co-anchor of Squawk on the Street, the network's flagship morning program broadcast live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The move was part of a reshuffling at CNBC that also saw Morgan Brennan elevated to a co-anchor role on another program, as the network sought to refresh its daytime lineup.

As co-anchor of Squawk on the Street, Eisen covers the opening hours of the U.S. stock market, conducting interviews with CEOs, policymakers, economists, and market strategists. The program airs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET and is among CNBC's most-watched shows, given its focus on real-time market movements and breaking economic news. Eisen's anchoring is characterized by her focus on macroeconomic trends, Federal Reserve policy, trade negotiations, and their effects on global equities and currencies.

Throughout her tenure at CNBC, Eisen has covered numerous major economic events, including trade tensions between the United States and China, the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and shifts in U.S. fiscal policy. Her background in economics and international studies has informed her approach to reporting on these subjects, often placing domestic market developments within a global context.

Guest Appearances on The View (2026)

In March 2026, Eisen served as a guest co-host on the ABC daytime talk show The View, where her commentary on current economic conditions and U.S. foreign policy generated significant media coverage and public discussion.

During a segment on the U.S. economy, Eisen stated that the economy was "in pretty good shape," a characterization that prompted visible skepticism from the show's regular co-hosts and laughter from the studio audience. The exchange became a widely shared clip on social media and was covered by numerous entertainment and news outlets, with The Daily Beast reporting that the audience laughed at the assertion and the show's co-hosts pressed Eisen on the claim.

In another segment, Eisen and co-host Sunny Hostin clashed over U.S. policy toward Israel and Iran. Eisen asserted that President Donald Trump "does not get coerced by other nations like Israel," to which Hostin responded sharply, saying, "If that helps you sleep at night, that's great." The Independent reported that the audience burst into laughter after Eisen's remarks, noting the exchange occurred against the backdrop of the resignation of the director of the National Counterterrorism Center over the president's foreign policy decisions.

In a subsequent appearance, Eisen debated the U.S. military involvement in Iran with Hostin and co-host Ana Navarro, characterizing the situation as a "strategic opportunity" and asking the hosts, "Do you feel safer today?" The segment drew further backlash, with MSN reporting that Eisen's defense of the administration's Iran policy sparked widespread criticism on social media and in news commentary. AOL News also covered the exchange, describing Hostin as having "snapped" at Eisen during the discussion over U.S. relations with Israel.

The View appearances marked a departure from Eisen's typical role as a financial news anchor, placing her in a broader public discourse about politics and foreign policy. The ensuing media coverage brought her name to audiences beyond the business news viewership she had cultivated over more than a decade at CNBC and Bloomberg.

Philanthropy and Board Service

Outside of her journalism career, Eisen has been involved in philanthropic work. She has served on the leadership board of Room to Read, an international nonprofit organization focused on literacy and gender equality in education across the developing world. Her involvement with the organization reflects an engagement with global education issues that complements her professional focus on international economic development and trade.

Personal Life

Sara Eisen married Matthew Levine on May 28, 2016. The wedding was covered in the New York Times Weddings section. The couple has two children.

Eisen resides in the New York City metropolitan area, where CNBC's operations at the New York Stock Exchange are based. She has spoken publicly about balancing the demands of early-morning live television anchoring with family life, a topic she has discussed in interviews with parenting and lifestyle publications.

Recognition

Eisen's career in financial journalism has placed her among the prominent on-air anchors in business news television. Her appointment to co-anchor Squawk on the Street in 2019 was noted by industry trade publications as a significant step, with Adweek and Variety both covering the programming changes at CNBC.

Her March 2026 guest co-hosting appearances on The View generated coverage from a wide range of media outlets, including The Daily Beast, The Independent, Entertainment Weekly, Decider, MSN, and AOL News, bringing her name into broader cultural and political discourse beyond the financial news sector.

Eisen's work has also received recognition within the journalism profession for her coverage of global markets, trade policy, and economic trends, areas she has reported on consistently across her tenures at Bloomberg Television and CNBC.