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
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
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?
On Investing
The Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Our Analysis
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest signals from the Fed.
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
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
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
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.
Sector Views
Stock Sectors: What Are They? How Are They Used?
Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.