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On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.

Market Commentary
Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.

Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.

On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews the legendary Ed Hyman about the current economic cycle and its unique characteristics.

On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders interviews market veteran Ned Davis about his overall strategy and the importance of understanding market psychology.

On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews economist Joe Brusuelas from RSM about the pace of growth in the economy and what keeps him up at night.

Market Commentary
Owning only the U.S. stock market likely means being overweight Tech. But Tech stocks don't always outperform. Investors may want to look outside the U.S. to be diversified.

On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and potential central bank policy for the second half of the year.

Exchange-traded funds that combine equity market exposure with a side of options may seem appetizing, but there are risks worth considering before adding one to your plate. For many investors, straightforward dividend ETFs may be a better choice.