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On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

The Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Our Analysis

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest signals from the Fed.

Bond Insights

Potential Opportunities in the Muni Bond Market

There have been several big changes in the municipal bond market lately. Here's what you should know.

Market Commentary

2024 Elections: What Are the Trade Risks?

Global elections may lean towards nationalist policies that could hinder trade in goods via tariffs, but also boost growth in domestic industries to counter inflationary effects.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Sector Views: Our Stock Sector Outlook

Kevin Gordon discusses Schwab's analysis of the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

The State of the Post-Pandemic Retail Market (With Matthew Shay)

Matthew Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation, breaks down the state of the retail market in the U.S.

Market Commentary

Japan's Long Comeback

The second-largest stock market has captured the interest of investors, supported by stronger, more broad-based earnings, and incentivized by Japan's fiscal and monetary policies.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Understanding Corporate Bond Analysis (With Winnie Cisar)

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin speak with Winnie Cisar of CreditSights about how corporate bonds are rated and analyzed.

Bond Insights

Why to Consider Longer-Term Bonds Now

Short-term bond yields are high currently, but with the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates investors may want to consider longer-term bonds or bond funds.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

What Matters in Corporate Real Estate (With Al Rabil)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kayne Anderson CEO Al Rabil about the state of the corporate real estate market.