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US Market Commentary

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

Q3 Tech Sector Earnings: Slower Growth Scrutinized

The tech sector approaches third-quarter earnings season in unusual territory, with investors worried about a slowdown in earnings growth over the last year. Margins loom large.
October 23, 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

Pivot to Fiscal Policy

Tighter fiscal policy in Europe and China may hinder the economic response to easing monetary policy, with a resulting shift in investors' focus.
October 21, 2024

Is the Two-Year-Old Bull Market 2 Legit 2 Quit?

This unique bull market is still young relative to history and, for now, supported by relatively healthy breadth and broadening participation.
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

A Trader's View on Options Volatility & Elections

Elections create uncertainty for financial markets, particularly in the months leading up to Election Day. Option traders may look for a strategy for potential opportunities.
October 10, 2024

Is China Investable Again?

Should China deliver sufficient stimulus to break the cycle of tightening fiscal policy, we may find China, and emerging markets, investable again.
October 7, 2024

What Will Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the U.S. Dollar?

How will the U.S. dollar respond to Federal Reserve rate cuts? The factors that have supported a strong dollar for years remain largely intact.
October 3, 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

Under-the-Surface Employment Indicators to Watch (With Doug Ramsey)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.
September 27, 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

2024 Elections: Big Bark, Little Bite

Policy, more likely to be dictated by economic circumstances, may not resemble generous populist proposals, which could limit their impact on stock markets.
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

Before the Rate Cut, Our View of the Markets

Now that the yield curve has uninverted, what can we expect from the markets as we approach next week's Fed meeting?
September 13, 2024

What to Know About After-Hours Trading

What is after-hours trading? How does it work? Learn about the rules, risks, and benefits of extended-hours trading.
September 12, 2024

Federal Reserve: On the Road Again

While the pace of Federal Reserve cuts is in question, all roads lead to lower interest rates.
September 11, 2024

Rate Cuts Support a Brighter 2025

Given the backdrop of monetary policy stimulus, the global economy is poised for growth and international stocks for continued leadership.
September 9, 2024

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.
September 6, 2024

It's Time … For a Fed Pivot

Investors should be careful what they wish for in hoping for an aggressive Fed rate cutting cycle, given stocks tend to do better when cuts are slow and steady.
September 3, 2024

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