The Fed is cutting interest rates, and the bull market in equities shows no signs of slowing. So where do bonds fit in your portfolio?

German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.

David Beckworth and Kathy Jones discuss the evolution of the Fed’s balance sheet and the future of digital currencies.

Municipal bonds offer tax-adjusted yields, generally high credit quality, and other advantages that may make them attractive investments.

Still-healthy demand and disciplined cost control are central themes for earnings, which continue to suggest a mostly resilient economy in light of government data darkness.

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin discuss why some high-profile failures and defaults have sent jitters through the credit markets.

Bankruptcies by high-yield issuers have made headlines recently, but defaults have grown more common in recent years.

Earnings growth and attractive valuations for Japanese companies, reforms to corporate governance, and other shifts in the Japanese economy may create opportunities for investors.

Patrick Harker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joins the show to discuss monetary policy, inflation expectations, and more.