Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
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.
Washington Watch
Congress is in recess but will face a scramble in September to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, tariffs are about to kick in on 70-plus countries.
Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin explore leveraged loan market dynamics, recent issuance trends, and TIPS as an inflation hedge.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders analyze the latest inflation data, stagnation in the housing market, and other economic trends.
Emerging market (EM) countries are often generalized as all the same and driven by commodity prices. The reality can be very different. Here's what you should know about EM stocks now.
The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the latest tariff news and the implications of the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill."