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US Market Commentary

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

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.
August 19, 2024

Recent Market Volatility & the Role of Fixed Income

Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.
August 16, 2024

What Past Fed Rate Cycles Can Tell Us

Looking back at the 14 Fed rate cycles since 1929, certain patterns emerge. Still, investors instead need to examine what factors are driving the Fed now.
August 16, 2024

Bond Market: Shaken, Not Stirred

Bond prices whipsawed over the past month as volatility spiked across markets. What's next for fixed income markets?
August 14, 2024

Carry Trade Unwind: Is It Really Over?

Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.
August 12, 2024

What's in the Fed's Toolbox?

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
August 7, 2024

Trade War 2.0: Should Investors Prepare?

Potential for another trade war fueled by a rise in global protectionist policies has investors revisiting the potential impact on stocks, inflation, and economic growth.
July 29, 2024

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.
July 26, 2024

Ether ETFs Cleared for Trading: Key Issues to Know

Trading is scheduled to start July 23 in the second cryptocurrency-based ETF product cleared by the SEC—but investors should continue to proceed with caution.
July 22, 2024

Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse

Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
July 19, 2024

Q2 Surprises and What Could Surprise in Q3

Discover what surprised markets in the second quarter of 2024 and understand the potential drivers of volatility for the third quarter.
July 15, 2024

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.
July 12, 2024

Treasury Bond Market Faces Policy Tug-of-War

Central bank monetary policy may soon ease, but government fiscal policies that increase the federal deficit could limit the decline in Treasury yields.
July 11, 2024

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.
July 5, 2024

How Much "Tech" Do You Own?

Owning only the U.S. stock market likely means being overweight Tech. But Tech stocks don't always outperform. Investors may want to look outside the U.S. to be diversified.
July 1, 2024

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.
June 28, 2024

Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts

Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.
June 18, 2024

Election Risk Returns

A top risk for investors, elections may see a shift from centrist to more populist policy that could slow exports, raise inflation, and increase volatility in the global markets.
June 17, 2024

4 Reasons to Try Paper Trading

Paper trading isn't only for beginners. Here are four reasons you might benefit from a simulated trading experience.
June 14, 2024

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