Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.
Washington Watch
The Federal Reserve holds the strangest FOMC meeting in memory, while Congress faces another potential government shutdown.
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
On Investing
Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.
Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?
International stocks have outperformed the broad U.S. stock market so far this year. If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could boost international returns even more.
On Investing
Cooper Howard joins the show to discuss trends and opportunities in the muni bond market.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones break down the latest CPI data, consider a potential rate cut, and take a look at concentration in the stock market.