Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
On Investing
Uncertainty around future economic policies could translate to wait-and-see mode for many business leaders, the markets, and the Fed.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
Bond Insights
Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.
On Investing
Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
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.
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.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders analyze the market's reaction to the Fed's 50 bps rate cut.