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Appearance on CNBC’s The Exchange, August 22, 2019 [Video]

August 22, 2019

This afternoon I appeared on CNBC’s The Exchange to discuss the Fed and rate cuts. Listen in to learn more.

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Appearance on Yahoo Finance Live: The Final Round, August 21, 2019 [Video]

August 21, 2019

Earlier today, I appeared on Yahoo Finance Live: The Final Round to discuss the economy, including consumer spending. Listen in to learn more.

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Monday Update: Retail Sales Pop in July

August 19, 2019

Despite last week’s market volatility, the economic data releases showed a growing economy, with better-than-expected retail sales growth highlighting the continued strength of the American consumer. This will be a quieter week, with only a few major updates set to be released.

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Monday Update: Focus on Consumers and Housing

August 12, 2019

Last week was relatively quiet on the economic update front, with only two major data releases. This figures to be a much busier week, with a focus on consumers and housing.

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Monday Update: Highlight on the Fed

August 5, 2019

Last week was packed with updates that covered broad sectors of the economy. This will be a much quieter week, with only two major economic reports scheduled for release.

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Appearance on CNBC's Nightly Business Report, August 1, 2019 [Video]

August 2, 2019

Yesterday, I appeared on CNBC's Nightly Business Report (my segment starts at 6:08) to discuss the market and my expectations for the month of August. Listen in to learn more.

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Monday Update: Latest Economic Reports Better Than Expected

July 29, 2019

Last week saw a number of important economic updates, covering housing sales, business orders, and second-quarter growth. Much of the news came in better than expected, with mixed housing sales serving as the only fly in the ointment. This will be a very busy week for updates, as we finish off July and head into August.

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Appearance on CNBC’s Power Lunch, July 25, 2019 [Video]

July 25, 2019

The European Central Bank has signaled for a possible change in monetary policy. What could this mean for the markets and investors? I discussed the risks and more today on CNBC’s Power Lunch.

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Monday Update: Retail Sales, Consumer Confidence Highlight Busy Week

July 22, 2019

Last week was packed with economic updates that covered a wide portion of the economy. For the most part, the news came in better than expected, with increases in consumer confidence and spending highlighting the data. This will be a quieter week, with a focus on housing and the first report of second-quarter GDP growth.

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Appearance on Fox Business Network’s Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman, July 12, 2019 [Video]

July 15, 2019

Are fears keeping interest rates low? I discussed this and more Friday on Fox Business Network's Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman.

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