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 Wise
Lately the markets and economy have shrugged off tariffs, but that may be changing as new trade deals increase tariffs and companies begin to pass those costs on to consumers.
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.