Jitters ahead of fed decision 9/20/22
Countdown to tomorrow’s important decision on interest rates. Traders’ expecting Chair Powell to hike rates 75 bps and signal they’re not done yet. Where are rates going next?
Countdown to tomorrow’s important decision on interest rates. Traders’ expecting Chair Powell to hike rates 75 bps and signal they’re not done yet. Where are rates going next?
Stocks stage a late-day comeback as investors await the Fed’s next move. Is this the okay signal for the Fed to raise rates? Fast Money traders debate what is weighing on sentiment the most.
Investors digest Fedex’s wall street warning and await Powell’s next move. What will the Fed do next week? Should you expect a pivot or more pain ahead?
Adobe scooping up private software firm, Figma and investors giving the deal a major thumbs down. So is this a buyer or seller’s market in this beaten down part of tech?
We’re just over a day away from the deadline for rail carriers and unions to come to an agreement on major contract issues. But with a potential strike threatening to cut $2b a day from the U.S. economy, what kind of impact will we see on retail, autos and other industries. Plus the smart money says the Fed should do anything from hike by 100bp to cut by 25bp! So what should we actually expect from the meeting next week.
The Nasdaq dropped over 5% and the Dow posted its worst day in over two years after a hotter-than-expected read on inflation seemed to raise expectations the Fed would continue with its aggressive rate hikes. So what’s next for the markets? And how can you protect yourself
All eyes are on tomorrow’s CPI report but Apple shares are up nearly 4% today. So does the company, with big ties to supply chain, enterprise spending and the consumer, give us a real read on where the Fed is going? Plus shares of Carvana jumping more than 15% after analysts at Piper Sandler upgraded the stock. But the debt markets may be telling a much different story about its outlook.
Stocks snapped a three-week losing streak, but bank have fared even better since last Friday. But will the rally only be short-lived, or is there real strength behind it. Plus, yesterday we learned that the total return on the S&P over the last 25 years is exactly the same as that on Utilities. And that’s not the only surprising thing happening in the market. We lay out what the traders are watching.
U.S. indexes closed higher for a second straight day even as Fed chair Jerome Powell doubled down on his hawkish stance. But could next week’s CPI report signal more aggressive rate hikes are still to come? Plus junk bond defaults are on the rise. What kind of signal is this sending for where the economy is going next?
The greenback is at its highest level since 2002, and at even bigger benchmarks against the pound and yen. But what could the strength mean for the broader markets? Plus the Nasdaq breaking a 7-day losing streak in a big way, but where’s it go from here?
Stocks started the week with another set of losses with the Nasdaq closing out its longest losing streak since 2016. So have we officially put the late-summer rally to bed? Plus the energy crisis in Europe is getting more dire. We dig into the ripple effects across the globe.
The markets staged a major reversal after the Nordstream pipeline shut down again, with the Dow going from a 370 point rise to a 330 point drop and the Nasdaq falling 1.3%. So how should you position yourself for the other side of the holiday weekend? Plus one stock managed to pull off a nearly 50% gain over the summer. We’ll tell you what it is, and how to trade it.
The S&P and Dow erased major losses to end the day in the green, despite some big underperformance from the chips. What’s behind the rebound, and can it last. Plus, Starbucks names a new CEO. What he needs to do to get shares percolating again.
The major averages dropped again on Wednesday, bringing losses for August to more than 4% on the S&P. But the real move to be watching may be what’s going on in rates, where the 2-year yield is touching its highest level in nearly 15 years. Plus, just two weeks ago the Chart Master was telling us to sell all of Apple. That call’s worked out pretty well so far, and he’s here to give us his next big tech pick.
From escalating tensions between China and Taiwan to a looming energy crisis in Europe, there are a lot of headwinds for the market as we head towards the worst month of the year for stocks. Should you expect more pain ahead, or are we due for a bounce? Plus gasoline closing at its lowest level since before the Ukraine invasion. We did in on what’s next for prices.
The S&P tried but failed to stage a rebound midday, falling back into the red after a few moments in positive territory. But where are markets going from here? We dive into the charts for some answers. Plus Stephen Roach says it would take a “miracle” for the U.S. to avoid a recession. What he thinks is next for the market and the economy.
Major indexes posting their biggest losses in over two months after Fed chair Jerome Powell laid the groundwork for more rate hikes to come. So is this just the start of an even bigger sell off, and potentially a break to lower lows? The traders lay out the case and try to find opportunities in the market.
The Fed chairman set to take the stage at Jackson Hole tomorrow morning and investors are closely watching what he says about where rates are going next. So how should you set yourself up for the moves. Plus, tech stock valuations have taken a hit in recent months, but not all names have been painted with the same brush. Which ones have been holding up, and which ones could be vulnerable now?
We’re digging in on the after-hours action in some big tech names after their latest earnings reports. How you should trade the stocks after their reports. Plus, with all eyes on the Fed at this weekend’s meeting in Jackson Hole, what do the markets need to hear from Jerome Powell and the Central Bank?
We’re just about a day away from the Fed’s annual meeting at Jackson Hole and the central bank is weighing big differences in its measures for inflation. We break down the tough spot that puts Jerome Powell in. Plus a former exec sounding a big alarm on Twitter’s security protocols. What it all means for Elon Musk’s deal for the company.
The S&P fell more than 2% to start the week as the pullback that started Friday gains steam. But with Jackson Hole around the corner, what’s next for the market? Plus AMC & its new preferred equity shares both dropped. The Chairwoman breaks down the moves and dissects what they mean.
U.S. markets ended the week sharply lower, with the S&P and Nasdaq both ending 4-week winning streaks. So is this the end of the recent rally, or is there opportunity ahead? Plus Morgan Stanley slashing its price target on the parent company of Facebook. And the Chart Master is here to give us his thoughts on where the stock is heading.
Americans spent more time streaming in July than they did watching regular cable, the first time that’s even happened. What the shift means for the new generation of media companies as well as the legacy players. Plus single-stock etfs in names like Tesla, Paypal and Nike are gaining in popularity. We dig in on the trend, and outline what they could add to your portfolio.
Carter Worth sending a big warning signal on one of the most widely-held stocks in the market. What he says is next for the iPhone maker, and what it means for the rest of the market. Plus stocks failed to rally after the Fed’s latest minutes from its July meeting. Former PIMCO Chief Economist Paul McCulley joins with his thoughts on the central bank.
Shares of Walmart saw their best day in nearly two years today on the back of better-than-expected earnings. And the stock is now just 5% away from recouping losses seen after its last big earnings warning. So where do shares go from here? Plus, Caterpillar and Deere are up double digits in the last month, but the Chart Master says the ride is about to run out of steam.
U.S. markets continued their rally on Monday, even after some weaker-than-expected data on the housing and manufacturing sectors. What the reaction means for the major indexes. Plus activist investor Dan Loeb is taking an interest in Disney, while Walmart strikes a deal with Paramount. All the headlines you need to trade the streaming world.
The S&P closing out its fourth straight week of gains with a big rally on Friday. It’s the index’s best win streak of the year. But what’s next as we end into the final half of August? Plus, Walmart, Target, Home Depot and other retailers on deck to report earnings next week. What can we expect them to say about the strength of the consumer?
The S&P entirely erased a 1.1% gain and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 0.6%, even after a second report showed signs inflation may be abating. So does the reversal signal something scary for the market? The traders dive in. And with retail earnings on deck for next week, we break down how the consumer can hold up in this backdrop.
Consumer prices rose less than expected in July as energy and food prices cooled off and the news sent stocks soaring. But can the rally last, and what will it mean for the Fed? Plus shares of Disney on the move as CEO Bob Chapek announces earnings for the first time since extending his contract. But will he be able to get the Mouse House rallying again?
All eyes on tomorrow’s consumer inflation report, but will relief in food and energy prices be enough to calm investors? We dive into what the traders are watching. Plus Danny Moses, of “Big Short” fame, thinks markets are still too bullish about the state of the economy. Where he sees stocks going from here.