Markets and Economy

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Markets and Economy

Warsh's Words Spark Hike Fears with Jobs Data Next

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.

Markets and Economy

Crude Up, Stocks Down after Gulf Strikes Resume

New tit-for-tat Persian Gulf strikes, the first in weeks, sent oil climbing and stocks down early. The market is still digesting Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish Friday remarks.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved lower Friday as traders weighed easing supply risk concerns against a market backdrop that still looks relatively tight.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks had a mixed week, as Nvidia's strong long-term revenue guidance is countered by a relatively hawkish Jackon Hole speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

Markets and Economy

Warsh Watch: Fed Chair Remarks Could Set Tone

The 10 a.m. ET speech today by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is likely the day's biggest news, coming a day after technology stocks drove indexes higher. Crude and yields crept up, too.

Markets and Economy

Nvidia Results Mulled Ahead of Fed's Warsh Speech

Nvidia's results are likely to drive the market today ahead of Friday's speech from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors are also digesting results from Salesforce and Crowdstrike.

Options

How Interest Rate Movements Affect Options Prices

Interest rates have an important effect on options prices, especially when rates are high. The options greek rho measures the impact of rates and can help when evaluating options.

Markets and Economy

Markets' Two-Part Test: Nvidia Earnings, PCE Data

Investors will have plenty to monitor today. The Fed's favorite inflation gauge and GDP data are due this morning, while Nvidia and other major tech earnings arrive after the bell.

Markets and Economy

Hard-Hitting 'Soft' Data: Why Surveys Matter

'Soft' reports like sentiment and confidence don't reflect 'hard' data like GDP or CPI. Still, they can affect markets and come with various strengths and weaknesses to consider.

Markets and Economy

Trade Tensions, Nvidia Overshadow Economic Data

Consumer confidence and new home sales reports are on the menu today, but attention remains on looming Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data amid brewing trade tensions.

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