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On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin unpack the Fed's rate hold and explore how higher borrowing costs are creating pockets of market stress.
Equity factor analysis can help explain market leadership, reveal portfolio concentrations, and compare strategies, but note that factor definitions and performance vary.
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Washington Watch
A look at the latest developments in Washington, including what to watch in the midterms, Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and companies saying no to tokenized shares.
Inflation came in hot for the month of September. Normally, that would likely indicate a rate hike, but the market isn't anticipating one. Kevin Gordon examines in the Week Ahead.
On Investing
Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.
Bond Insights
Higher bond yields may offer retirees more income potential, but a diversified approach that balances income, risk, and spending needs remains important.
On Investing
TCW’s Bryan Whalen explains why higher rates and heavy debt issuance are reshaping credit markets and how hyperscalers are financing the AI buildout.