Markets and Economy
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Commentary
July inflation data emphasized that tariff-related price pressures are still with us, in addition to some heat in the services sector—making the road to Fed cuts a bit bumpier.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones break down the latest CPI data, consider a potential rate cut, and take a look at concentration in the stock market.
While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.
On Investing
Kevin Gordon joins Kathy Jones to discuss the latest economic indicators, including implications from the latest round of tariffs.
Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
Commentary
From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the latest tariff news and the implications of the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill."
On Investing
Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.