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Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved. They may still hold the potential for market volatility.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Kathy Jones speaks with Dr. Richard Clarida, PIMCO's global economic advisor and former vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.

The Trump Administration's plans to put tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have the potential to dent economic growth, boost inflation, and raise uncertainty.
Commentary

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, about how fundamental indexing works.
Bond Insights

Preferred securities' yields may be appealing, but they almost always come with additional risks.
Federal Reserve building

After cutting rates at the past three meetings, it looks like the Federal Reserve has reached a plateau.
Bond Insights

The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.