Markets and Economy

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Markets and Economy

Market Snapshot | July 2026

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

Markets and Economy

Watching Iran and Oil, Investors Prep for Earnings

Earnings from PepsiCo today and Delta tomorrow precede big banks and key chip names reporting next week. Oil and yields are elevated after the most recent Middle East skirmishes.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil prices surged more than 7% Wednesday after President Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran was over.

Markets and Economy

Strait Attacks Flare but Chips Lead Early Gains

Though overnight strikes in the Strait of Hormuz kept the market on edge, chips kept gaining early today. PepsiCo's earnings appeared to disappoint but jobless claims were subdued.

Markets and Economy

Fed Minutes Up Next After Chips Flag in Reversal

The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.

US

Great Moderation Era: Drift(ing) Away

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

Markets and Economy

SpaceX, Samsung in Spotlight After Chips Revive

Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.

Markets and Economy

Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Selling pressure continued in the tech sector as investors rotate out of the momentum trade into other areas of the market.

Markets and Economy

What Is Deflation? Definition, Causes, Examples

Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.

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