Government Policy

Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.

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Markets and Economy

The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty

Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.

Markets and Economy

Weak Dollar Is No Silver Lining as Firms Face Tariffs

The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.

International

Early Impacts of the Trade War

Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.

Markets and Economy

Tariff Two-Step: What to Watch as Earnings Begin

Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.

Markets and Economy

Making Sense of Recent Market Volatility

After a turbulent few days in the market, what strategies should investors consider?

International

Relative Winners in a Trade War

While there are no absolute winners in a trade war, there may be relative winners in the global stock market for investors to consider.

Markets and Economy

Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)

Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.

Markets and Economy

Considering the Risk of Stagflation & Uncertainty

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.

Markets and Economy

Market Correction: What Does It Mean?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?

International

Making International Great Again?

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.

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