Markets and Economy
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Market Outlook
Relatively hot inflation reports might be blips, but they reinforce why the Fed's rate-cutting cycle might be more gradual, which could be a better backdrop for stocks.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kayne Anderson CEO Al Rabil about the state of the corporate real estate market.
Market Commentary
Market folklore provides an easy, but inaccurate guide for investing in today's interconnected and complex market. Indicators based on economic or market behavior may be preferred.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders discusses the state of the real estate market with famed agents Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz.
Market Commentary
While focus remains on when the Fed will start cutting rates, history suggests other factors must be looked at when assessing forward stock market performance.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard interview Jane Ridley from S&P Global about how municipal bonds are rated.
Market expectations have established a high bar for central banks' rate cuts. Any disappointment like stronger inflation or economic growth could spark market volatility.
On Investing
How have Q4 corporate earnings fared so far, and what's behind the strong demand for investment-grade corporate bonds?
Bond Insights
Credit quality in the muni market likely has peaked, but we believe states' strong rainy-day funds and other attributes will lend stability in the near term.