Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
One More Risk for Your Portfolio: Financial Fraud
Financial fraud often feels like something that only happens to someone else. But we all need to stay vigilant, recognize the latest scams, and take steps to protect our finances.
Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment (With Helene Meisler)
Longtime market technician Helene Meisler joins Liz Ann Sonders to explore market trends, sentiment, and volatility, offering insights on the evolving investing landscape.
Market Uncertainty Seems Like the Only Sure Thing
Equity investors have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2025. Uncertainty about tariffs, fiscal policy, the jobs market, and the broader economy means that that may not change anytime soon.
Why International and Why Now
The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.
Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.
When Markets Talk, the Bond Market Speaks Loudest
The fluctuating economic environment, tariffs, and the Fed's ongoing challenges keep bond investors wondering where to turn.
The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty
Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
China Trade War: A Fight With No Winners
Trade wars come down to each country’s vulnerabilities, resilience, and ability to outlast the other. So how do the U.S. and China stack up?
Weak Dollar Is No Silver Lining as Firms Face Tariffs
The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.
Early Impacts of the Trade War
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.