Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.

Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones examine the state of the housing market in terms of real incomes, affordability, and willingness to take on debt.

Kevin Gordon joins the show to discuss Fed independence and the potential impact of rate changes on various sectors of the economy.

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

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.

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.

Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.

Crypto exchange-traded products may offer a convenient way to gain exposure to the performance of bitcoin and other digital assets. But there are many types of ETPs, each with benefits and risks.