Investors See Economy Strength Continuing as Hedging Activity Slides

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola addresses the slight downturn in July retail sales and what the weakness means for the economy. With hedging at significant lows, Joe says investors are confident in the current market environment but warns of tailwinds "dissipating pretty quickly." Cooper Howard adds more color to the Big Picture by talking about the "hall of mirrors" facing fixed income investors as the Fed balances inflation and jobs data.

Morning Trade Live

14 Aug 2026

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