Economy’s Mixed Messages
A barrage of conflicting economic data is keeping the investing horizon cloudy. What are market experts focusing on, why does it matter, and does it apply to your portfolio?
AI: Investor Considerations
Artificial intelligence is all the buzz with investors. But how do you evaluate AI companies, and what are the intrinsic risks?
AI: The Power and the Perils
The AI genie isn’t going back in the bottle, so how do individuals, companies, and governments harness its power while mitigating inherent risks?
The Case for Bonds
After a disastrous 2022, things are looking up for bonds in 2023. Is now the time to put bonds back in your portfolio, and what should you consider before you start buying?
Now What for Markets?
Passing the debt ceiling bill did not give markets the all-clear sign. What are the ongoing concerns for the equity, bond, and global markets—and your portfolio?
Washington Pressuring Markets
The debt ceiling drama, bank failures, and other policy battles in Washington are weighing on the markets. When will investors get some clarity?
Fighting Market Fears
Challenges to the markets just keep rolling in, from inflation to recession worries to a potential U.S. debt default. But how bad is it, really?
Big Tax Changes for 2023
Inflation and the SECURE Act 2.0 brought big changes to the tax landscape for 2023. What are they, and how they may impact your tax bill?
Volatile Bond Market Signaling Changes to Economy
Savvy investors are watching the bond market for indications of change to economy, interest rates and recession.
Fed Keeps Rate Hike Small
The Fed is being pulled in different directions as it works to manage the banking turmoil while continuing its fight to bring down sticky inflation.
Simmering Issues in Washington
As the new Congress ramps up, things may seem relatively calm in Washington. But savvy investors are looking at key issues for the markets that are bubbling below the surface.
Can Markets Rise Above U.S.-China Tensions?
From sending a spy balloon over the U.S. to ignoring sanctions on Russia, China continues to ratchet up concerns in Washington. But what's the impact on markets?
Fed Not Ready to Let Go
The economy is thriving, jobs and wages are growing, but the Fed is promising more rate hikes. What are the markets and investors to make of these mixed messages?
Debt Ceiling Fight and the Markets
Between shrinking earnings, the Fed's ongoing battle to tame inflation, and now the looming debt ceiling fight, the markets just can’t seem to hold their footing.
Market Faces Old and New Fears
Last year's big concerns, inflation and rising rates, have carried over to 2023 and are joining declining earnings to challenge the markets. When will investors catch a break?
Can Markets Leave 2022 Behind?
Equity and bond markets in the U.S. and globally have taken it on the chin this year. Does recent positive news signal a course correction, or is more churn on the horizon?
Inflation Peaking but Pain Won't End
Indicators are pointing to an easing of inflation, but there are plenty of economic concerns to work through before the markets can truly move out of bear territory.
Dangers to U.S. Economy
Recent events in the U.K. and China as well as the Russia/Ukraine war and the strong dollar are impacting the global economy. How will they affect the U.S. markets and economy?
Markets at Breaking Point?
The Fed's inflation fight has ramped up volatility, pushed the dollar to new highs, and inverted the yield curve. Now it's stoking recession fears. What can investors do?
Does the Fed Have a Plan?
The Fed is determined to break the back of inflation by raising rates again and again—but at what cost to the economy, employment, and the markets? Is there a plan?