What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions to the news out of Venezuela and analyze the latest economic indicators.

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.

Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.

Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.

As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?