Markets and Economy
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On Investing
Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
This unique bull market is still young relative to history and, for now, supported by relatively healthy breadth and broadening participation.
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.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
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.
Market Commentary
How will the U.S. dollar respond to Federal Reserve rate cuts? The factors that have supported a strong dollar for years remain largely intact.
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.