Markets with Megan: A Two-Minute Financial Markets Update
Megan Horneman
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The October ISM Services index is back in expansion territory—coming in above 50—with six out of ten categories rising and new orders leading the charge (likely boosted by data-center demand in the commentary). Business activity jumped, employment is still in contraction but improved, and we’re not seeing shrinking headcount alongside a backlog—hinting at some labor-market equilibrium. The catch: prices paid just moved to their highest level since October 2022. That’s the inflation channel th...
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The October ISM Services index is back in expansion territory—coming in above 50—with six out of ten categories rising and new orders leading the charge (likely boosted by data-center demand in the commentary). Business activity jumped, employment is still in contraction but improved, and we’re not seeing shrinking headcount alongside a backlog—hinting at some labor-market equilibrium. The catch: prices paid just moved to their highest level since October 2022. That’s the inflation channel th...
Retail Sales & the Hidden Inflation Story | S2 E078 | 09-16-25
Markets with Megan: A Two-Minute Financial Markets Update
3 minutes
1 month ago
Retail Sales & the Hidden Inflation Story | S2 E078 | 09-16-25
🚨 The latest Retail Sales Report is out — and it’s telling us a LOT about the state of the consumer, inflation, and the economy. In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman breaks down: 💳 Are U.S. consumers finally feeling the pinch? 📉 What weaker (or stronger) retail sales mean for economic growth 💡 How this data impacts the Fed’s rate cut decision 📊 Why Wall Street reacts so strongly to spending trends 🛍️ What it all means for markets and your money If you want to stay ahead of ...
Markets with Megan: A Two-Minute Financial Markets Update
The October ISM Services index is back in expansion territory—coming in above 50—with six out of ten categories rising and new orders leading the charge (likely boosted by data-center demand in the commentary). Business activity jumped, employment is still in contraction but improved, and we’re not seeing shrinking headcount alongside a backlog—hinting at some labor-market equilibrium. The catch: prices paid just moved to their highest level since October 2022. That’s the inflation channel th...
