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Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the Fed will hike rates today and what it would mean for the markets. CNBC’s Steve Liesman joins us to discuss the latest news out of Washington. Plus, legendary sports broadcaster Al Michaels joins us ahead of the Bills vs Lions game tomorrow to discuss the game, the NFL, the markets and more. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on Options flows in the energy markets. Investment Committee Disclosures

Halftime Report

by CNBC · English · Business

Halftime Report is on the front lines of CNBC’s market coverage. CNBC’s Scott Wapner and the Street’s top investors get to the heart of the action as it’s happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Halftime Report airs weekdays 12-1PM ET on CNBC TV.

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