Differing Views on Markets // Fed Meeting Next Week // Weston Blasi of MarketWatch - 9/17 (Hour 1)

(8:35) - Contradicting headlines from different publications offer differing views of current markets right now. Are investors' fears about markets unfounded?(14:37) - The Federal Reserve will be meeting next Wednesday (9/22) and are expected to announce that they will begin tapering their bond purchases in November. They aren't however, expected to make any announcements on interest rates.(24:11) - Many companies are adjusting to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and are seeking more clarity from OSHA regarding what specific guidelines they should follow.(32:05) - Weston Blasi of MarketWatch joined the show to discuss gambling on football - specifically how an estimated $20 billion will be wagered during the current football seasons.