Market Commentary
Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.
The latest commentary
Market Perspective: Upside-Down
Lately bad news has been good news for the stock market, as investors look to the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates earlier than previously expected.
The View from Washington D.C.
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss issues in Washington with Mike Townsend—and provide their weekly market outlook.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Bonds End "Higher for Longer"
Treasury yields have dropped as weak economic data suggests the Federal Reserve may begin cutting the federal funds rate target earlier than previously expected.
Bank of Japan: End of an Era?
Policy changes at the Bank of Japan could potentially reverse capital flows, shift global yields higher, contribute to a stronger yen, and increase the value of Japanese stocks.
Trading
US stocks and economy
Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now
International stocks and economy
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets
Fixed income
Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
Government affairs
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors
Hurdles Mount in Divided House
The three-week odyssey to find a speaker of the House is over, but the looming government shutdown and a growing list of policy battles continue to stymie progress on Capitol Hill.