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While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
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Bond Insights

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.

The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Kevin Gordon joins Kathy Jones to discuss the latest economic indicators, including implications from the latest round of tariffs.
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Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.

Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
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From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.

The market's rebound from the April lows has had a speculative, risky leadership profile—but broader participation suggests the bull can keep running for now.
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Bond Insights

Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.

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