Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
A trade war occurs when countries impose retaliatory tariffs. Learn more about how trade wars begin and how they can impact markets, industries, and investors.
Washington Watch
This report is current as of February 12, 2026
In these early days of 2026, we've already seen a number of policy and political developments that have directly impacted the markets, including the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, threats and negotiations over Greenland, and threats against the independence of the Federal Reserve. With 2026 being a midterm election year, the frenetic pace in Washington will likely continue.
In this update, we'll flag some key issues that RIAs will want to watch in the months ahead.
Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.
On Investing
Dennis DeBusschere joins Liz Ann Sonders to discuss why strong post‑COVID productivity, a weaker dollar, and evolving AI dynamics are reshaping macro trends.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Jack Schwager, famed author of the "Market Wizards" series, about how top traders think.
Washington Wise
Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
On Investing
With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.