Congress is racing to pass six appropriations bills before the January 30 deadline, while the Supreme Court prepares to hear the administration's case against a Fed governor.

With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions to the news out of Venezuela and analyze the latest economic indicators.

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.

International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.