Rate cut hopes are rising but the data says otherwise

On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by macro analyst Tom Essaye of Sevens Report Research to break down what's happening with the Federal Reserve, Trump’s economic reset, and how investors should think about hard versus soft data. With markets clinging to rate cut hopes, Essaye warns that traders may be misreading the Fed’s signals—and underestimating the disruption Trump’s trade overhaul could cause. Together, they explore why investors must separate emotion from strategy and resist the urge to bet on a narrative rather than the numbers. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail]. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Langston Sessoms