Retail Earnings

What Consumer Spending Data Really Says About the Economy

The American consumer is still spending, but the latest transaction data shows they are becoming much more selective. Michael Gunther, Vice President and Research...

VIX, Walmart and the Consumer: What Traders Are Watching

Mark Payton joins in from Chicago with a look at the latest market action, as investors balance interest rates, inflation and economic uncertainty. With...

Home Depot Earnings Send a Signal on the U.S. Economy 

U.S. markets are heading toward another potentially lower open as investors weigh rising Treasury yields, higher oil prices and renewed pressure on technology stocks. Mark...

Why Rising Bond Yields Could Change the Fed’s Rate Outlook

Wall Street is heading into a crucial week as investors balance fresh retail earnings, economic data and growing uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next...

Stocks Futures Lower; VIX Moves Higher

U.S. markets are heading into another closely watched session as higher Treasury yields, rising oil prices, and renewed pressure on technology stocks weigh on...