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Lost in the Ether: What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Shifts Focus to Plan B

In a 6-3 decision, the highest court in the U.S. ruled that President Trump lacks the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs. But the administration has a Plan B in place.

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Web3: Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

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Mixed Signals & Moving Targets

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones are joined by Kevin Gordon to discuss mixed economic signals, Fed policy uncertainty, as well as AI-driven investment and productivity gains.

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Bond Insights

Three Key Questions Facing the Muni Bond Market

Municipal bonds have posted strong performance so far this year, despite a news cycle that has many investors questioning the path forward. Here are answers to some of the top questions.

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Cascade: AI's Latest Phase

AI has evolved from concentrated innovation to increased adoption across industries, which has led to a considerable (and somewhat swift) shift in stock market leadership.

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What Is a Trade War? What Investors Need to Know

A trade war occurs when countries impose retaliatory tariffs. Learn more about how trade wars begin and how they can impact markets, industries, and investors.

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Jobs Data, Fed Patience & AI's Next Market Shock

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest employment numbers and explore how AI driven headlines are fueling sharp, short term market rotations, particularly in financials.

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RIA Washington Watch: Six issues that could move markets in 2026