Biden's Latest Budget, Mastercard's Read on Retail, and the Path Ahead for Rate Hikes 03/09/23

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President Biden is preparing to release his latest budget to Congress, with a key piece of the budget involving higher taxes on wealthy Americans to help fund Medicare for at least the next 25 years. Raymond James' Ed Mills gives the details. Plus, Mastercard is out with its latest read on retail sales as the American consumer continues to show resilience. Mastercard Economics Institute's Michelle Meyers is here with a first look at the report. And, traders are now pricing in a 78% chance of a 50 basis point hike at this month's Fed meeting. Fernwood Investment Management's Cate Faddis and Credit Suisse's Patrick Palfrey discuss the impact on markets.