About this episode
It's Fed Day – the most anticipated event for markets this month. The Federal Reserve's rate decision and Jerome Powell's press conference could shape the direction for stocks, bonds, and the economy heading into year-end. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff break down: • What the Fed is likely to announce today • The impact on interest rates, inflation, and growth • How markets ($SPY, $QQQ, bonds, gold) typically react to Fed decisions • Why risk management matters as volatility rises around policy changes Stay tuned for clear insights on how today's FOMC meeting could set the tone for investors into Q4. 📌 Subscribe for more daily market commentary and investing insights: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow SEG-1a: The Great Asset ChaseSEG-1b: Market Movement Muted SEG-1b: The Risk for Disappointment SEG-2a: What Does the Data Say SEG-2b: How Far Can the Deviation Stretch? SEG-2c: What if Markets Melt-up? SEG-2d: Replacing Assets with Gold? SEG-2e: Tariffs & Tax Cuts SEG-2f: What Will AI Do for Employment? SEG-2g: A Tale of Two Economies SEG-2h: How to Get Back Into the Market? SEG-2i: All Bull Markets End SEG-2j: We Love All Assets SEG-2k: The Market Breadth Thrust SEG-2l: The Great Thing About Momentum SEG-2m: The Unknown Catalyst Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm9vskxwzNA&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=4s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Fed Risk, Options Expiration & Market Volatility Ahead," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SajUOqbbVQA&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our Previous Show, "Invest or Index? 5 Smart Strategies Explained," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FO5yZGFOPk&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=101s ------- Register for our next RIA Dynamic Learning Series event, "Are We On the Edge of Recession?" September 18, 2025: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/savvy-medicare-planning-what-baby-boomers-need-to-know-about-medicare/ ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Corporate Earnings Slowdown Signaled By Employment Data" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/corporate-earnings-slowdown-signaled-by-employment-data/ "Invest Or Index – Exploring 5-Different Strategies" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/invest-or-index-exploring-5-different-strategies/ "Portfolio Risk Management: Accepting The Hard Truth" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/portfolio-risk-management-accepting-the-hard-truth/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #FederalReserve #StockMarketToday #FedRateCuts #OptionsExpiration #AIStocks #BondYields #SP500 #FedDecision #FederalReserve #InterestRates #StockMarketNews #FOMC #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing