Markets and Economy

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Fed Decision, Economic Data Take Center Stage

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week, with investors hoping for a rate cut, and signs of more market-boosting cuts on the horizon.

Stocks Inch Higher as Fed Meeting Comes Into Focus

Major indexes are set to open slightly higher after gains last week as investors focus on the upcoming Fed meeting and further gains in Tesla. Economic data is light this week.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLV25) recovered from early session losses to end Friday’s trade higher, despite concerns of a global oil glut.

Fed Rate Cut in Focus Despite Sticky CPI Report

All three major market indexes hit record highs on Thursday despite a sticky CPI report. Investors are now focused on the Fed cuts next week, and today’s consumer sentiment data.

Schwab's Market Perspective: The Inflation Problem

A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.

Where Do Public & Private Markets Converge? (With Steven Meier)

Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.

CPI Next: Final Key Data Point Before Fed Decision

After a benign PPI, this morning's CPI is the last big data news before next week's Fed decision. Stocks are at record highs after Oracle's massive rally. Adobe reports later.

PPI, Oracle Results, and Slower Job Gains in Focus

August PPI could affect the Fed's decision next week, and Oracle missed on earnings but gave solid guidance, initially boosting shares. The BLS slashed prior job growth estimates.

Apple Event, Jobs Update, Oracle Precede PPI Data

Oracle results, a jobs update, and Apple's event loom, but investors are focused on tomorrow's PPI. The last PPI far exceeded estimates, raising concerns over tariffs' impact.