Markets and Economy
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Market Commentary
While major indexes have seemingly been calm this year, there are notable and stealthy sector leadership shifts that have happened under the surface.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews economist David Beckworth about the potential role of nominal GDP as an alternate target for the Fed.
Market Commentary
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
Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin discusses his process for analyzing what's happening in the markets.
Market Commentary
Inflation looks to still be trending lower, but a relatively stubborn decline will likely inspire the Fed to start cutting rates later (and slower) than expected.
On Investing
Dr. Ed Yardeni sits down with Liz Ann to discuss the current economic cycle and the challenges ahead in the markets this year.
Bond Insights
Our outlook is still positive, but it may be difficult to replicate the strong returns of the past few quarters.
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
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest signals from the Fed.