Why Walmart and Today’s Fed Meeting Are Impacting the Markets. 7/26/22

The Fed is kicking off its latest two-day policy meeting today with Wall Street expecting a second straight 75 basis point rate hike. Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson discusses what to expect. Plus, shares of Walmart are tumbling after the company cut its quarterly and full-year profit guidance. SW Retail Advisors’ Stacey Widlitz gives her thoughts. And, the markets are coming under pressure as investors await earnings from several heavyweights today, including Alphabet and Microsoft. Morgan Creek Capital’s Mark Yusko, Silvercrest Asset Management’s Robert Teeter, and Main Street Asset Management’s Erin Gibbs break down the trading day ahead.