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Powell Time: Fed Chair Speaks After Rally Stalls

Stocks are on the rebound after falling all week as investors brace for this morning's speech by Fed Chairman Powell. It's unclear how much he'll discuss policy, if at all.

Markets and Economy

Health Care Sector Struggles as Pharma Tariffs Loom

U.S. health care stocks are having their worst year relative to the S&P 500 in years, and the next blow could be pharma tariffs. Still, some retail investors see opportunity.

Inflation: The Heat Is On?

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.

Company Earnings

Q2 Retail Earnings Preview: Demand in Question

Major retailers preparing to report are still facing uncertainty around tariffs' impact on prices and shopper demand. Fresh worries arose after disappointing July jobs data.

Markets and Economy

Schwab's Market Perspective: Downshifting

U.S. economic growth slowed decisively in the first half of the year amid concern about rising tariffs, although corporate fundamentals have remained strong.

International

Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.

Bonds

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.

Markets and Economy

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.

International

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?

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