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Bond Insights

Will the United States Dollar Be Dethroned?

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.

Safe Haven From the Trade War?

Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved.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: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Navigating Tariffs & Inflation (With Dr. Richard Clarida)

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.

Promises: Tariffs Hit 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.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Beyond Market Cap: Fundamental Indexing Explained (with Rob Arnott)

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

Bond Insights

Preferred Securities: Balancing Yield with Risk

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

Bond Insights

Are Preferred Securities Still Attractive?

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

Tariffs: Bark Worse Than Bite?

Markets responded positively during Trump's first week in office, despite threats of tariffs on the three largest trading partners of the U.S. Are trade risks being dismissed?

OnInvesting with Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Markets React to a New Administration

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the policy proposals and legislation most likely to affect the markets in the coming weeks.