Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
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On Investing
Longtime market technician Helene Meisler joins Liz Ann Sonders to explore market trends, sentiment, and volatility, offering insights on the evolving investing landscape.
Washington Wise
Equity investors have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2025. Uncertainty about tariffs, fiscal policy, the jobs market, and the broader economy means that that may not change anytime soon.
Tariffs have long been part of U.S. economic policy, but big changes can disrupt markets and trade. Here's a quick overview of some questions investors may have.
The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.
Washington Wise
The fluctuating economic environment, tariffs, and the Fed's ongoing challenges keep bond investors wondering where to turn.
A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.
On Investing
Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
Washington Wise
Trade wars come down to each country’s vulnerabilities, resilience, and ability to outlast the other. So how do the U.S. and China stack up?