The Opening Bell

Every week Steve Grzanich breaks down the in depth news about the market and banking industry with an Associated Bank Thought Leader and this week, interest rates were top of mind with Rod Murray (Chicago Market President at Associated Bank) while also touching on an interesting vote on the Swiss banking system and the latest in bank teller innovation. Steve then wrapped up the news from over night and previewed the market day ahead.  

On June 14th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:  The Commerce Department releases retail sales data for May and business inventories for April Freddie Mac shares weekly mortgage rates The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index is out today as well

The Federal Reserve met expectations yesterday as they raise interest rates yet again for 2018, and on this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation, Steve Grzanich talked with Rod Murray (Chicago Market President at Associated Bank) about when the plan to normalize rates might change. The two also discussed the vote on banking in Switzerland, and the latest innovation in customer service for the industry.  

On June 13th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Federal Reserve is expected to announce an interest rate hike after their open market committee meeting Mortgage Applications from the Mortgagee Bankers Association The EIA Petroleum status report is out today

There is no secret that interest rates are likely going to increase today after the end of today’s Federal Reserve meeting, and there will be winners and losers. Steve Grzanich chatted with Greg McBride (Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com) about those who have adjustable rate mortgages, high interest rate credit cards, and others that will be impacted today. Ryan Radia (Research Fellow and Regulatory Counsel at The Competitive Enterprise Institute) then looked to the headline of the day yesterday as […]

On June 12th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Federal Reserve begins their 2-day open market meeting The Small Business Optimism index is out today from the NFIB The Consumer Price Index is out today as well Casey’s General Stores, Lands End and H&R Block all report earnings  

Measuring the cost of loneliness can be done and it has been done. Steve Grzanich caught up with Lucy Rose (Founder and President of “The Cost of Loneliness“) to talk about the surprising amount of young adults that are impacted by loneliness and how much that can cost later on in life. Sheraz Mian (Research Director at Zacks Investment Research) then forecasted the Q2 earnings season with high expectations.

Steve Grzanich (Host of The Opening Bell) always looks for the the big market drivers of the day, and with Q2 earnings season on the way, there are plenty. Steve chatted with Sheraz Mian (Rsearch Director at Zacks Investment Research) before the market opening today to preview the earnings on the horizon.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3514796/3514796_2018-06-12-090736.64kmono.mp3

On June 11th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Bloomberg shares their study on the International Economy Today marks the official end of Net Neutrality H&R Block reports earnings tomorrow along with the decision of the AT&T/Time Warner merger  

Any kind of tax change in the US will have long standing impacts years on down the road and we’re seeing how the recent change will impact charitable giving. Steve Grzanich checked in with Jonathan Berr (Business Reporter at CBS News) to discuss what these cutbacks could mean for organizations and the the people who are giving. Marilyn Bird (District President of Robert Half and OfficeTeam in Chicago) then turned her attention to the changing season and the changing outfits […]