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Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions to the news out of Venezuela and analyze the latest economic indicators.
Market Outlook
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.
On Investing
As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?
Market Outlook
We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
Bond Insights
We continue to suggest an up-in-quality fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.
Market Outlook
Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.