Markets and Economy
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Market Commentary
Discover what surprised markets in the second quarter of 2024 and understand the potential drivers of volatility for the third quarter.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews market veteran Ned Davis about his overall strategy and the importance of understanding market psychology.
Bond Insights
Central bank monetary policy may soon ease, but government fiscal policies that increase the federal deficit could limit the decline in Treasury yields.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews economist Joe Brusuelas from RSM about the pace of growth in the economy and what keeps him up at night.
Market Commentary
Owning only the U.S. stock market likely means being overweight Tech. But Tech stocks don't always outperform. Investors may want to look outside the U.S. to be diversified.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and potential central bank policy for the second half of the year.
Market Commentary
A top risk for investors, elections may see a shift from centrist to more populist policy that could slow exports, raise inflation, and increase volatility in the global markets.
Onward Archive
High-yield bond issuers face a wall of maturity debt over the next four years. Could it spell trouble for the high-yield bond market?