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Market Commentary
Jobless Claims, Key Earnings Next After Rate Cut
The quarter-point Fed rate cut yesterday didn't move markets much, but helped banks and some consumer firms. Today brings weekly jobless claims and earnings from FedEx and Lennar.
September 18, 2025
Tech Gains After Initial Ho-Hum Rate Cut Reaction
After the Fed's long-expected quarter-point rate cut failed to ignite a rally, tech shares came to the rescue this morning as Nvidia announced a collaboration with Intel.
September 18, 2025
Rate Cut Seen, Projections Awaited as Fed Looms
Today's Fed meeting appears likely to bring a 25-basis point rate cut, the first since December. Rate and economic projections are also awaited, along with Powell's remarks.
September 17, 2025
Fed Cuts Rates, Citing Weakening Job Market
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.
September 17, 2025
Retail Sales Take Spotlight Ahead of Fed Meeting
Markets open with investors watching retail sales for clues about consumer strength while the Fed’s Wednesday policy meeting looms large.
September 16, 2025
Every Brea(d)th You Take: Market Concentration Risks
Greater mega-cap stock exposure carries significant upside risks, but concentration can also work against investors—helping make the case for diversification in portfolios.
September 15, 2025
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.
September 15, 2025
Could These 5 Strategies Help You Save on Domestic Travel?
Learn five simple ways to cut costs on domestic travel while still enjoying great experiences and making the most of every trip.
September 15, 2025
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.
September 12, 2025
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.
September 12, 2025
Schwab's Market Perspective: The Inflation Problem
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
September 12, 2025
An Investor's Guide to Options Income ETFs
Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.
September 11, 2025
Close Ties: Corporate Bond Yields and Returns
Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.
September 10, 2025
Using Implied Volatility Percentiles
Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles can help identify when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles to see if changes are normal or unusual.
September 9, 2025
Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common
What makes an effective team? Talent? Discipline? Courage? Learn about the ingredients that research shows make teams more successful than the sum of their parts.
September 8, 2025
Will Fiscal Concerns Affect International Stocks?
Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?
September 8, 2025
Lower Bond Yields: You Can't Get There From Here
The Federal Reserve may cut rates a couple of times by year-end, but the pace and magnitude of easing in 2026 is unclear. There are still some roadblocks to lower bond yields.
September 5, 2025
Can You Really Live on a Cruise?
Making a home aboard an ocean liner may sound like a dream for some retirees, but what are the pros and cons of living a life on the seas?
September 4, 2025
Short Straddles vs. Strangles Options Strategies
Short straddles and strangles can help traders take advantage of range-bound trading or drops in implied volatility. But advanced options strategies carry greater potential risk.
September 2, 2025
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