Collin Martin speaks with former Fed Vice Chair Dr. Richard Clarida about how the Fed thinks about inflation, labor markets, supply shocks, productivity, and more.

July retail sales surprised, falling 0.6%. Consensus was for a 0.2% rise. Stocks flattened after the data. Sentiment data comes at 10 a.m. ET with stocks tracking for weekly gains.

The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 notched fresh all-time highs this week as the continued stream of healthy earnings reports feed investor risk appetite.

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

September S&P 500 futures (/ESU26) reclaimed all-time highs on Thursday off of softer than expected inflation reports.

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

July CPI data was tame, but PPI this morning provides a look at wholesale prices. Results could affect yields after Fed rate hike odds fell Wednesday. Retail sales are due Friday.