Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
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.
Washington Wise
Institutional adoption, greater regulatory clarity, and a growing awareness of blockchain technology’s potential are powering a shift in acceptance of digital assets. What’s next?
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.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the latest tariff news and the implications of the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Bond Insights
Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.
Washington Watch
Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan. Here are some of the key provisions for investors and taxpayers.