About this episode

This episode discusses the beginning of earnings season and its impact on market sentiment, alongside political developments in the UK and insights from the Federal Reserve.

This week in the markets: earnings season begins as investors find more reasons to be cautious; Andy Burnham prepares for his coronation as Britain’s next prime minister; while Kevin Warsh sets out his vision for the Fed to Congress. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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