Markets and Economy
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Market Outlook
Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.
After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.
Washington Watch
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This report is current as of November 24, 2025
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Peter Atwater delve into how investor confidence, market narratives, and the "K-shaped economy" are influencing the current market cycle.
Bond Insights
Answers to questions investors are currently asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality and other issues currently affecting fixed income investments.
On Investing
Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the political implications of the recent government shutdown and how it might affect the markets.
While we wait for federal data to come back online, private sector gauges continue to underscore still-weak manufacturing, resilient services, and mediocre job growth.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the economic data implications of the ongoing government shutdown and which indicators matter most.
German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.