Government Policy

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Market volatility is likely to rise as investors digest the president's plans.
Washington Watch

Investors face uncertainty over the White House's tariff plans.
Commentary

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.
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The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.
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Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.

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