Markets and Economy
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Market Commentary
Investors should be careful what they wish for in hoping for an aggressive Fed rate cutting cycle, given stocks tend to do better when cuts are slow and steady.
Bond Insights
High-yield bonds have been one of the best-performing bond investments so far this year, but there may be better entry points down the road.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the Federal Reserve’s annual conference at Jackson Hole and the annual payrolls benchmark revision.
Bond Insights
Although we think it's too early to declare the economy is in a recession, risk is elevated. For investors who are concerned about a recession, municipal bonds may help buffer a portfolio.
Market Commentary
It's been 38 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.
Bond Insights
Bond prices whipsawed over the past month as volatility spiked across markets. What's next for fixed income markets?
Market Commentary
Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.
Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.