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Will a Weak Dollar Enhance International Returns?

International stocks have outperformed the broad U.S. stock market so far this year. If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could boost international returns even more.

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What's Happening in the Muni Bond Market?

Cooper Howard joins the show to discuss trends and opportunities in the muni bond market.

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Inflation: The Heat Is On?

July inflation data emphasized that tariff-related price pressures are still with us, in addition to some heat in the services sector—making the road to Fed cuts a bit bumpier.

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Inflation Edges Up: Analyzing the Fed's Next Move

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones break down the latest CPI data, consider a potential rate cut, and take a look at concentration in the stock market.

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Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.

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Bond Markets Reach a Turning Point

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.

Lost Ones: Job Revisions Send a Chill

The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.

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What Is the End Game for Tariffs?

Kevin Gordon joins Kathy Jones to discuss the latest economic indicators, including implications from the latest round of tariffs.

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Is Delayed Tariff Pain About to Hit U.S. Markets?

Lately the markets and economy have shrugged off tariffs, but that may be changing as new trade deals increase tariffs and companies begin to pass those costs on to consumers.