Markets "Wait and See" Fed Approach & Importance of FOMC Independence

@TheTechnicalTraders's Chris Vermeulen talks about SpaceX's incoming IPO and ways it re-energizes investors. He also talks about expectations for the market with stocks near all-time highs, noting that it's important to keep an eye on slower moving trends. Chris remains a bull on the silver and gold trade, making the argument discussions on metals have gone quiet after traders that piled in got burned on a sharp reversal. @TheTechnicalTraders's Chris Vermeulen talks about SpaceX's incoming IPO and ways it re-energizes investors. He also talks about expectations for the market with stocks near all-time highs, noting that it's important to keep an eye on slower moving trends. Chris remains a bull on the silver and gold trade, making the argument discussions on metals have gone quiet after traders that piled in got burned on a sharp reversal.

Alex Coffey walks us through Workday's (WDAY) earnings, pointing to the software company's margins as the big standout. He says guidance leans conservative but stable, offering room for shares to rally. Alex also highlights how Workday is navigating the AI evolution. Alex Coffey walks us through Workday's (WDAY) earnings, pointing to the software company's margins as the big standout. He says guidance leans conservative but stable, offering room for shares to rally. Alex also highlights how Workday is navigating the AI evolution.

David Woo explains why stocks keep moving higher and his bear case for AI despite the recent rally. He argues AI models may already be hitting limits. David discusses Anthropic's "Mythos" model and why only 50 users have access due to cybersecurity risks. On greater market movers, he talks about what he believes is really driving earnings growth, and why stock and bond markets see the Middle East conflict differently.David Woo explains why stocks keep moving higher and his bear case for AI despite the recent rally. He argues AI models may already be hitting limits. David discusses Anthropic's "Mythos" model and why only 50 users have access due to cybersecurity risks. On greater market movers, he talks about what he believes is really driving earnings growth, and why stock and bond markets see the Middle East conflict differently.

The S&P 500 (SPX) is on its longest weekly winning streak since 2023. Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola says soft data in consumer sentiment is now testing that run despite resilient economic data suggesting otherwise. He talks about the disconnect between the data sets. On equities, Joe outlines his expectations for the tech sector as investors continue to pile into the space despite recent bouts of volatility. The S&P 500 (SPX) is on its longest weekly winning streak since 2023. Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola says soft data in consumer sentiment is now testing that run despite resilient economic data suggesting otherwise. He talks about the disconnect between the data sets. On equities, Joe outlines his expectations for the tech sector as investors continue to pile into the space despite recent bouts of volatility.

Consumer sentiment continues to slide, as Kevin Green points to metrics suggesting Americans are more concerned about their wallets getting pinched by inflation. He turns to the biggest factor driving those concerns: the Strait of Hormuz. KG touches on the disconnect between headlines suggesting peace talks are occurring from a lack of traction in Iran. With Kevin Warsh being sworn in as Fed Chair Friday, KG turns to the bond market's big picture and cautions Warsh needs to take amid heightened inflation. Consumer sentiment continues to slide, as Kevin Green points to metrics suggesting Americans are more concerned about their wallets getting pinched by inflation. He turns to the biggest factor driving those concerns: the Strait of Hormuz. KG touches on the disconnect between headlines suggesting peace talks are occurring from a lack of traction in Iran. With Kevin Warsh being sworn in as Fed Chair Friday, KG turns to the bond market's big picture and cautions Warsh needs to take amid heightened inflation.

James Demmert tells investors to look at earnings growth and predicts by 2030, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) will double. He also sees the S&P 500 (SPX) tapping 8,100 by the end of 2026. James then covers Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings, arguing the company cut out doubts on the AI trade slowing down. James also likes Apple (AAPL) in the Mag 7, saying, "Apple has been somewhat ignored over the past year." James Demmert tells investors to look at earnings growth and predicts by 2030, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) will double. He also sees the S&P 500 (SPX) tapping 8,100 by the end of 2026. James then covers Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings, arguing the company cut out doubts on the AI trade slowing down. James also likes Apple (AAPL) in the Mag 7, saying, "Apple has been somewhat ignored over the past year."

Ahead of a long holiday weekend, Diane King Hall highlights key earnings moving the stock market Friday morning. Ross Stores (ROST) shows consumers still have their eye on value, Deckers (DECK) stepped up with a beat, and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) reiterated the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI. Ahead of a long holiday weekend, Diane King Hall highlights key earnings moving the stock market Friday morning. Ross Stores (ROST) shows consumers still have their eye on value, Deckers (DECK) stepped up with a beat, and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) reiterated the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Elena Khoziaeva, Co-CIO & Portfolio Manager of Bridgeway, breaks down the outlook for small cap and microcap stocks. When it comes to microcaps, she says lower rates, long-term investing, and balanced risk strategies could create bigger opportunities ahead. Elena also touches on how the Warsh-led Fed will impact small caps.Elena Khoziaeva, Co-CIO & Portfolio Manager of Bridgeway, breaks down the outlook for small cap and microcap stocks. When it comes to microcaps, she says lower rates, long-term investing, and balanced risk strategies could create bigger opportunities ahead. Elena also touches on how the Warsh-led Fed will impact small caps.

Kevin Warsh will set a new tone for how the Fed will tackle interest rates moving forward, says Kevin Hincks. He believes the new Fed Chair will be instrumental to a "new chapter" at the FOMC. Turning to commodities, Kevin expects crude oil futures to drop significantly once the Strait of Hormuz opens, making the argument that "the world is lush with crude oil." Kevin Warsh will set a new tone for how the Fed will tackle interest rates moving forward, says Kevin Hincks. He believes the new Fed Chair will be instrumental to a "new chapter" at the FOMC. Turning to commodities, Kevin expects crude oil futures to drop significantly once the Strait of Hormuz opens, making the argument that "the world is lush with crude oil."

Zscaler (ZS) reports earnings on Tuesday as shares experience a short-term rebound from 52-week lows. Rick Ducat highlights key support and resistance areas to watch in the chart as bulls and bears battle for control of the stock. He also offers an example options trade for the cybersecurity company. Zscaler (ZS) reports earnings on Tuesday as shares experience a short-term rebound from 52-week lows. Rick Ducat highlights key support and resistance areas to watch in the chart as bulls and bears battle for control of the stock. He also offers an example options trade for the cybersecurity company.