Markets and Economy
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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.
Market Commentary
Policy, more likely to be dictated by economic circumstances, may not resemble generous populist proposals, which could limit their impact on stock markets.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders analyze the market's reaction to the Fed's 50 bps rate cut.
Commentary
From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
Market Commentary
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
On Investing
Now that the yield curve has uninverted, what can we expect from the markets as we approach next week's Fed meeting?
Bond Insights
While the pace of Federal Reserve cuts is in question, all roads lead to lower interest rates.
Market Commentary
Given the backdrop of monetary policy stimulus, the global economy is poised for growth and international stocks for continued leadership.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones explain why different employment metrics are vital to understanding the health of the economy.