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Trump Wins: Implications for Key Policy Issues

Republicans won the White House, Senate and House of Representatives in the 2024 U.S. election. Here’s a look at the policies that could affect markets.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Navigating Post-Election Market Dynamics

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.

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Something's Gotta Give

Business sentiment shows continuing decline; earnings estimates reflect robust growth. Can we expect more optimism post-election, despite policy uncertainties?

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Our First Podcast Anniversary: Lessons From the Past Year

After a year of podcast episodes, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review some memorable moments and reflect on what's changed in this unique cycle.

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You've Got to Earn It: Update on Earnings Season

Earnings season is shaping up to be relatively strong so far, but the market will likely continue to shift focus to an increasingly murky sales picture.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Understanding Recent Volatility in the Bond Market

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.

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Pivot to Fiscal Policy

Tighter fiscal policy in Europe and China may hinder the economic response to easing monetary policy, with a resulting shift in investors' focus.

Bond Insights

U.S. Agency Bonds: What You Should Know

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: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

What Does a Credit Analyst Do?

Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.