Is a half point rate hike now in play? Two Fed officials are making the case for it. But one of our guests says things aren’t as strong as they seem. He’ll join us to explain where he sees the Fed heading next. Plus, our market expert says if you think the recent rally is premature…it’s not! He says it all makes perfect sense, and he’ll join us to explain why & what he’s buying here. And, retail heavyweights like Walmart and Home Depot are set to report earnings next week. We’ll look at 4 names in the space to “shop or drop” ahead of results.

Inflation is still hot. Labor is still tight. Housing is firmer than expected, and manufacturing is doing worse. The markets are taking a breather as a result. So where do we go from here? We’ll debate. Plus, the options market is flashing a major warning sign. Are we heading for “Volamageddon 2.0”? We’ll look at what it is, and whether it really matters to equity markets. And, rates are jumping for everything from auto loans to credit cards, just as card balances reach a post-pandemic high. How much longer is this sustainable? We’ll explore.