Year-end S&P 500 price targets implicitly assume continuity and fail to recognize volatility and macro forces that affect markets throughout any given year.

With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions to the news out of Venezuela and analyze the latest economic indicators.

Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.