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Markets and Economy

Stocks Up Ahead of Nvidia

A four-day slide paused as investors brace for Nvidia earnings after the close. Fed minutes also come this afternoon, and Walmart earnings and September's jobs report are tomorrow.

November 19, 2025

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Seeking Direction

While stock and bond markets wait for U.S. federal data to become available again, private-sector reports suggest lukewarm overall economic growth.

November 14, 2025

After the Shutdown

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the political implications of the recent government shutdown and how it might affect the markets.

November 14, 2025

Government Policy

Washington: What to Watch Now

After Congress reached an agreement to fund government operations, President Trump signed the bill, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days.

November 13, 2025

US

Relying on Alt Data for Economic Pulse

While we wait for federal data to come back online, private sector gauges continue to underscore still-weak manufacturing, resilient services, and mediocre job growth.

November 10, 2025

The Economy in a Data Desert

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the economic data implications of the ongoing government shutdown and which indicators matter most.

November 07, 2025

Trading

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Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola

November 19, 2025

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Looking to the Futures

Gage Greer

November 19, 2025

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson

November 14, 2025

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

Markets and Economy

Market Snapshot

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Seeking Direction

After the Shutdown

US

Relying on Alt Data for Economic Pulse

International stocks and economy

Director of International Research Michelle Gibley's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Seeking Direction

International

German Stimulus: What's Next?

International

Why Consider Japanese Stocks?

International

The Delayed Impact of Tariffs

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets