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On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Avoiding Unforced Errors in Investing (With Barry Ritholtz)

Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Barry Ritholtz for a discussion about common mistakes and how not to invest.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Considering the Risk of Stagflation & Uncertainty

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.

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Bond Insights

Floating-Rate Notes: 4 Key Considerations

Investment-grade floating-rate notes prices tend to be more stable than their fixed-rate counterparts, so they may be worth considering during periods of volatility.

A Future Uncertain: Recession Coming?

Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Is Recession on the Horizon?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon analyze the dynamics and indicators that might indicate a recession is looming.

Making International Great Again?

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Recent Questions From Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.

The (Not So) Magnificent Seven?

Heightened economic uncertainty—propelled mainly by trade policy—has unearthed weakness in the equity market, with most pain felt under the market's surface.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Headwinds & Tailwinds in the Housing Market (With Ivy Zelman)

Ivy Zelman and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the challenges in the housing market—and find a few reasons to be optimistic.