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US Market Commentary

Navigating Post-Election Market Dynamics

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
November 8, 2024

Our First Podcast Anniversary: Lessons From the Past Year

After a year of podcast episodes, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review some memorable moments and reflect on what's changed in this unique cycle.
November 1, 2024

What Is the Treasury Yield Curve?

The Treasury yield curve is an important economic indicator that, depending on its shape, can signal changes in market expectations and provide economic insight.
October 31, 2024

You've Got to Earn It: Update on Earnings Season

Earnings season is shaping up to be relatively strong so far, but the market will likely continue to shift focus to an increasingly murky sales picture.
October 28, 2024

How Do You Gauge the Impact of Washington on Your Finances?

Mark Riepe is joined by Michael Townsend to discuss the cognitive and emotional biases that influence political decision-making and unpack the gap between campaign promises and legislative realities.
October 28, 2024

Understanding Recent Volatility in the Bond Market

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.
October 25, 2024

5 Elements of a Smart Trade Plan

Find out why you should have a trade plan—and the five elements that may help you put it to work successfully.  
October 23, 2024

A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray

Framing the narrative of your life as an epic journey can give you control and meaning.
October 21, 2024

What Does a Credit Analyst Do?

Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
October 18, 2024

How Do You Plan for the Succession of a Business?

Austin Jarvis joins Mark Riepe to discuss succession planning for business owners and the unique challenges faced when keeping a business in the family or selling to a third party.
October 14, 2024

Current Pros & Cons in the Market (With Paul Hickey)

Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
October 11, 2024

How to decipher the Federal Reserve's Dot Plot

What does the “dot plot” indicate about the direction of interest rates?
October 9, 2024

Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan

Can resistance to authority be leveraged for positive change?
October 7, 2024

Making Sense of the Current Economic Cycle

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders examine the current rate-cutting environment in the context of previous economic cycles.
October 4, 2024

Global Issues Abound: Should Investors Be Worried?

There's no shortage of geopolitical concerns, but do they mean trouble for the U.S. and international markets? Where should investors look for opportunities?



October 3, 2024

How Can You Plan for a New Pet?

Mark Riepe and Susan Hirshman discuss how to prepare for the responsibilities, costs, and emotional attachment that come with bringing home a pet.
September 30, 2024

Party in the USA: Election Facts

Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.
September 30, 2024

The Short of It: Answers About Short Selling

Short selling involves the sale of borrowed shares in the hope of profiting from a decline in the stock price. It's risky, but it also adds to market efficiency.
September 25, 2024

On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly

Is it possible to structure our experiences to remember them more fondly?
September 23, 2024

Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
September 16, 2024

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