Markets, the Fed’s “Data Dependence,” and What to Watch Next
From Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers by Interactive Brokers Podcast
February 20, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 141
About this episode
Mary MacNamara discusses market movements and key economic indicators with economist Jose Torres.
In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara sits down with Interactive Brokers Senior Economist Jose Torres to break down what’s moving markets right now—and which economic releases matter most for newer investors.
People in this episode
Host: Mary MacNamara
Guest: Jose Torres
Topics covered
- markets
- Federal Reserve
- economic releases
- investing
- financial analysis
Keywords
- markets
- Federal Reserve
- economic data
- investing
- financial markets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Interactive Brokers
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