Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Government Policy content
Washington Wise
Worried about portfolio volatility but think you missed the peak opportunity for bonds? Find out what's happening in the bond markets and how you can still capture a good rate.
Bond Insights
Agency bonds issued by government-sponsored enterprises can offer slightly higher yields than U.S. Treasury bonds, without requiring bondholders to take on too much additional risk.
On Investing
Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
Washington Wise
Your Social Security contributions can total hundreds of thousands of dollars over your career. How can you make focused decisions to maximize and protect your future benefits?
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders examine the current rate-cutting environment in the context of previous economic cycles.
Washington Wise
There's no shortage of geopolitical concerns, but do they mean trouble for the U.S. and international markets? Where should investors look for opportunities?
Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.
Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
Washington Wise
In a matter of minutes, the 2024 presidential race changed dramatically, generating lots of speculation and questions. So what are the facts, the next steps, and the timeline?