Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
Tighter fiscal policy in Europe and China may hinder the economic response to easing monetary policy, with a resulting shift in investors' focus.
Bond Insights
Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.
On Investing
Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
Washington Watch
Presidential elections historically have had little impact on the markets, but which party controls the House and Senate will have a major influence on the 2025 policy agenda.
Market Commentary
Should China deliver sufficient stimulus to break the cycle of tightening fiscal policy, we may find China, and emerging markets, investable again.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders examine the current rate-cutting environment in the context of previous economic cycles.
Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.
Washington Watch
The presidential candidates have floated widely different tax policy ideas, but it's far from clear how these proposals would fare in Congress.