Markets and Economy
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Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon analyze the dynamics and indicators that might indicate a recession is looming.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.
Heightened economic uncertainty—propelled mainly by trade policy—has unearthed weakness in the equity market, with most pain felt under the market's surface.
On Investing
Ivy Zelman and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the challenges in the housing market—and find a few reasons to be optimistic.
Bond Insights
Should you avoid lower-rated, riskier investments like high-yield corporate bonds or bank loans? Not necessarily, but you should understand the risks.
We explore drivers that may contribute to continued outperformance of European stocks since the bull market began in October 2022.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders speaks with Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, about the labor force, the impact of AI, and valuations.
Bond Insights
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.