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D.C. Talks Eyed as Retail Results, Fed Summit Loom
After a solid week, major indexes slipped as leaders met for Ukraine talks and investors await retail earnings and the Fed's summit. Bitcoin is down 8% from recent all-time highs.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLV25) closed lower for the week as U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose during the prior reporting period.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks meandered this week, up 1.00% on the week as markets digested a deluge of economic data, including two important inflation indicators.
Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?
While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
Bond Markets Reach a Turning Point
Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
What Is the End Game for Tariffs?
Kevin Gordon joins Kathy Jones to discuss the latest economic indicators, including implications from the latest round of tariffs.
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Eyes Turn to September
Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
Tariffs: Is the Worst Behind or Ahead of Us?
Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
Good Times Bad Times: 2025's Leadership Shifts
The market's rebound from the April lows has had a speculative, risky leadership profile—but broader participation suggests the bull can keep running for now.
Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Strength Seen Continuing
Tech earnings strength has lifted S&P 500 earnings growth in recent quarters and could again as major firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel gear up to report in coming weeks.