Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
Markets and Economy content
On Investing
Uncertainty around future economic policies could translate to wait-and-see mode for many business leaders, the markets, and the Fed.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
On Investing
After a year of podcast episodes, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review some memorable moments and reflect on what's changed in this unique cycle.
Earnings season is shaping up to be relatively strong so far, but the market will likely continue to shift focus to an increasingly murky sales picture.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.
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.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
What does the “dot plot” indicate about the direction of interest rates?