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Markets and Economy

Focus on Labor: The History & Importance of Employment Data

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones explain why different employment metrics are vital to understanding the health of the economy.

Markets and Economy

Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 38 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

Markets and Economy

Recent Market Volatility & the Role of Fixed Income

Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.

Markets and Economy

Uncertainty or Optimism: A Unique Economic Cycle (With Ed Hyman)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews the legendary Ed Hyman about the current economic cycle and its unique characteristics.

Markets and Economy

Good News on Inflation & Investment Rules to Live By (With Ned Davis)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews market veteran Ned Davis about his overall strategy and the importance of understanding market psychology.

Markets and Economy

Potential Rate Cuts and the Path to Sustainable Growth (With Joe Brusuelas)

Kathy Jones interviews economist Joe Brusuelas from RSM about the pace of growth in the economy and what keeps him up at night.

Markets and Economy

Midyear Outlook: The Fed & the U.S. Economy

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and potential central bank policy for the second half of the year.

Markets and Economy

Midyear Outlook: Corporate Bonds and Muni Bonds

Collin Martin and Cooper Howard take a look at the state of the corporate bond and muni bond markets halfway through the year.

Markets and Economy

Deficits, Debt and Markets: Myths vs. Realities

Historically, the level of U.S. debt has had no correlation with the performance of the stock or bond markets.

Markets and Economy

Active Patience: What It's Like to Run an Investment Firm (with Mellody Hobson)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, about her views on investing and the business world.

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