Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide's Investment Management Group. Mark good morning. Thanks for being here.Hi. Are there any, I guess, ramifications or implications, whichever word you want to use for the fact that the US and China, they haven't reached a deal and they're now looking to extend this, you know, temporary tariff reduction, truce, whatever you want to call it. >> Well, it seems overly simplistic, but I think the market is a very good scorecard in this regard.And the market really ha ...

When you've moved up as much as we have since the post liberation day lows, you better hope that earnings can justify that run. Today though, the earnings came up short. While there were many bright spots, there were enough negatives to offset any talk of a potential trade deal with China or the strength of the economic data or the continual parade of takeovers that would have been blocked by that previous administration.They wouldn't even thought about doing them. And that's why the Dow lost 205 points, th ...

Hello and welcome to Ask for a Trend. I'm Josh Lipton and for the next half hour, we are breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve. Here's some of the trends we're going to be diving right into.The S&P 500 fell Tuesday on the heels of some mixed corporate earnings as Wall Street awaits the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and a slew of economic data. At the end of the session, a ...

Bond traders cut bets on Treasuries over the past week, as markets brace for a Fed meeting that's expected to shed light on how aggressively it will lower interest rates in coming months https://t.co/sqKToIt9X1 ...

Currency Market Analysis - Euro weakness is observed, reversing gains after reaching a three-year high, influenced by dollar weakness and anticipation of a trade deal [1][2] - The pound initially experienced a relief rally following the UK trade deal announcement but later faced concerns about increased costs [4] - The pound fell below $1.34, considered low despite a recent high of $1.38, but it was the best-performing G10 currency yesterday [9] Trade Deal Impact - The trade deal is perceived as more expensive for companies than before, with a 15% cost increase exceeding the previously expected 1% [3] - Market reaction to trade deals may be overdone, with uncertainty about whether they are ultimately beneficial for Europe or detrimental to the US [4][5] Economic Data and Central Bank Meetings - Key central bank meetings, including the Fed, are anticipated as potential catalysts to shift the current narrative [6] - Crucial US data, including inflation and jobs reports, will be important for assessing the US economy's performance and the impact of tariffs [7] - EU GDP data and the Bank of England decision next week are being priced into the pound, influencing the euro [8] Earnings and Equity Market - Strong earnings results are observed from banks like Barclays, indicating a bullish outlook on the equity side [11] - Big tech earnings this week will be crucial for assessing the equity story and the vulnerability of the S&P rally [12] - Value stocks, particularly the Footsie 100, are outperforming the Stoxx 600 and the S&P in terms of year-to-date returns [12]

Consumer Spending & Economic Outlook - Consumer spending data for June is crucial, with expectations of a soft patch, already evident in retail sales data [1] - Service sector spending, including airlines, hotels, and restaurants, also shows signs of weakness [2] - Demand was pulled forward in anticipation of tariffs, and price increases are impacting consumer spending [3] - There's a bifurcation in consumer behavior, with higher-end consumers and businesses faring better than lower-end consumers who are squeezed by tariffs [5][6][7] Trade & Tariffs - American protectionism is damaging the global economy, potentially reaching a $2 trillion hit by the end of 2027 relative to the pre-trade war path [8][9] - The effective tariff rate is around 17%, the highest since the 1930s, acting as a headwind to global growth [10] - Tariffs are a regressive tax on consumers [7] Capital Spending & Tax Legislation - Tax legislation provides significant accelerated depreciation for capital spending, potentially boosting corporate cash flow [11] - Companies like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and United Rental have indicated that the tax legislation supports their cash flow [12] - Capital spending is underappreciated for its role in creating productivity, profitability, and lifting potential GDP growth [13] - Full CapEx depreciation for 80% of CapEx will be a significant boost to cash flow [11] Monetary Policy & Labor Market - The Fed may not need to cut rates further, as previous rate cuts and tax measures are already providing stimulus [23][24][25] - Improvement in corporate profits into 2026 is expected to lead to a stronger labor market [20] - Capital spending improves profitability through productivity, incentivizing spending on jobs and wages [17]

Market Overview & Economic Factors - Markets anticipate a potentially pivotal week with major tech earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting, jobs report, economic data, and trade deals influencing market direction [2] - Monday's trading day exhibited tepid price action and lower volatility, but expectations are for increased volatility in the coming sessions [5] - The U S housing market is experiencing its worst spring selling season in 13 years, impacting related industries [25] Sector Performance - Industry groups showed more decliners than advancers, with real estate investment trusts, materials, and utilities down over 1%, while energy stocks gained over 1% due to higher oil prices, and tech and consumer discretionary sectors also performed positively [8] - Semiconductor space significantly outperformed the broader market, rising approximately 16% [9] Individual Company Highlights - Figma's IPO is anticipated to be large and is scheduled to price on Wednesday and begin trading on Thursday under the ticker AIG [3][4] - UBS analyst raised their price target on AMD to $210 from $150, maintaining a buy rating, with AMD closing up approximately 43% at $173 [10] - Tesla's stock increased by about 3% following Morgan Stanley's forecast that the self-driving vehicle market will reach $200 billion by 2030 [12] - JP Morgan upgraded Nike from neutral to overweight, raising its price target from $64 to $93, advising clients to buy [12] Earnings & Outlook - Cadence Design reported revenue of $128 billion, slightly above expectations of $125 billion, with adjusted EPS of $165 versus estimates of $156 per share, and raised its 2025 revenue outlook to 13% growth [14][15] - Whirlpool's second-quarter net sales missed estimates at $377 billion versus $385 billion, with ongoing EPS also missing consensus at $134 versus $161, and the company maintained its full-year revenue outlook at $158 billion [22][23] - Whirlpool anticipates full-year cash from operating activities of approximately $850 million and free cash flow of $400 million, revised down from a previous range of $500 million to $600 million [23] Risks & Challenges - Opendoor's stock fell 79% after postponing a shareholder vote on a reverse stock split due to recent stock price volatility [16][17] - Gilead shares declined 27% due to potential risks to its HIV preventative franchise following reports of plans to dismiss an advisory panel [18] - Duolingo's shares decreased by 65% after Citizens expressed caution regarding upcoming results, citing third-party data suggesting slowed engagement since April, and lowered the price target to $450 from $475 [20][21]

So we have a Fed meeting and then we have a jobs report. Let's start with the Fed meeting. The decision itself, not expecting too many fireworks there.But as always, there's a lot to talk about in that press conference, Julia. Absolutely. There's a lot going on.Of course, Chair Powell will put on his best poker face and reassuring voice and tone, which he's very, very good at, and say that, look, that things are there's a lot of disruption going on so far. You know, you've got a little bit of creeping highe ...

Economic Indicators & Fed Policy - The week includes the Jolt survey, consumer confidence data, and the Fed survey [2] - ADP number is expected to be on the low side, with 82,000 expected [3] - GDP adjustments are anticipated due to import handling [3] - The Fed's preferred inflation indicator will be released [4] - Non-farm payrolls are expected to be 102,000, but previous reports have surprised to the upside [4] - The Fed meeting and announcement are significant, with potential dissents from Waller and Bowman [5] - There's a very low probability (2.1%) of a Fed rate cut in July, but a 66% probability for September and 63% for December, indicating expectations of two cuts this year [6][7] Tariffs & Economic Impact - The removal of crazy high tariffs and uncertainty about tariffs is noted [9][10] - The focus shifts to the economic impacts of tariffs, including potential inflation and weakened growth [10] - The stock market's reaction to these economic factors is being observed, with some suggesting a potential disconnect between the stock market and the economic outlook [10][11]

The Fed's going to be meeting this week uh with pressure mounting of course from the president to lower interest rates. Joining us right now, former federal vice chair uh Roger Ferguson. He's also a CNBC contributor.Good morning to you on this Monday morning, Roger. Um I don't think anybody expects J. Powell to lower interest rates.I don't know if you have a different view or you think something else is going to come, not just this week, but what we're going to see in the rest of the year. So certainly I ag ...