Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
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.
Washington Watch
The Justice Department allegedly began an unprecedented criminal investigation of the Federal Reserve chair.
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
On Investing
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.
On Investing
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.
Market Outlook
International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.