Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, May 13

Financial markets rallied as energy prices stabilized ahead of critical jobless claims and retail sales data.

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Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the financial markets, highlighting a strong rally in the stock market and noting that energy markets remain stable amid a meeting between Xi and Trump in China. He covers upcoming economic indicators, including jobless claims and retail sales, while expressing surprise at recent Red Book sales gains.

Epstein also remarks on the transition of Federal Reserve leadership from Powell to Kevin Warsh, praising Powell's handling of challenging times.

Additionally, he touches on market movements in metals, currencies, and grains, particularly the impact of drought conditions on wheat.

Video Length: 00:10:34

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