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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



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Bond Insights

Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea

While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.

Geopolitical Risk is Evolving: What You Should Know

Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.

Bond Market Update – May 2020
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Bond Market Update – February 2026

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.

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Breadth Is Back: What's Powering Markets Beneath the Surface (With Dennis DeBusschere)

Dennis DeBusschere joins Liz Ann Sonders to discuss why strong post‑COVID productivity, a weaker dollar, and evolving AI dynamics are reshaping macro trends.

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A Touch of Grey During Earnings Season So Far

Earnings results are shaping up to be quite solid this season, albeit a bit weaker relative to prior quarters when it comes to beat rates and price reactions.

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Lessons Learned From Market Wizards (With Jack Schwager)

Kathy Jones interviews Jack Schwager, famed author of the "Market Wizards" series, about how top traders think.

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Don’t Let Headline Drama Disrupt Your Portfolio

Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?