Market Commentary

Timely takes on markets and the economy.

Market Commentary

Find Market Commentary content

Refine results
Market Commentary

Should You Consider High-yield Municipal Bonds?

We believe high-yield munis carry additional risks, but are worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.

Market Commentary

Declaring Independence From the U.S.

Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

What's New in Stock Sectors & Corporate Bonds?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin analyze the attractiveness of corporate bond yields, and Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kevin Gordon about sector performance.

Bond Insights

Callable Bonds: Understanding How They Work

Reviewing the basics can keep you from being caught off guard if your investment is returned to you before the stated maturity date.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

With Stubborn Inflation, What Should the Fed's Target Be? (With David Beckworth)

Kathy Jones interviews economist David Beckworth about the potential role of nominal GDP as an alternate target for the Fed.

Market Commentary

Earnings Season May Bring Changes

Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

What's It Like to Be a Financial Journalist? (With Dion Rabouin)

Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin discusses his process for analyzing what's happening in the markets.

On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Is the Market Still Climbing the Wall of Worry? (With Dr. Ed Yardeni)

Dr. Ed Yardeni sits down with Liz Ann to discuss the current economic cycle and the challenges ahead in the markets this year.

What Could Turn China Around?

Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?