Market Commentary

Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.

The latest commentary

Tech Troubles Weigh Early

New U.S. chip export restrictions and fresh highs in the dollar and yields hit stocks, especially tech, continuing last week's chill ahead of earnings and inflation data.

January 13, 2025

Perspective: Market v. Economy

Strong U.S. economic data has spurred a strong rise in Treasury yields but a tepid response in the stock market. Uncertainty likely will continue in coming months.

January 17, 2025


2025 Wealth Management Outlook

Stay on track in 2025 to reach your financial goals by anticipating tax changes, managing inflation concerns, and being aware of risk management costs.

December 16, 2024

2025 U.S. Outlook

The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.

December 09, 2024

2025 Fixed Income Outlook

The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.

December 04, 2024

2025 Global Outlook

International markets are expected to clear the hurdles of uncertain trade policy, tighter fiscal policy and slower than average economic growth to support solid overall returns.

December 02, 2024

Trading

Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
January 22, 2025
Quin Fields

Looking to the Futures

Quin B. Fields
January 22, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
January 17, 2025

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors