Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Are Global Headaches Triggering Risks & Rewards?
International markets continue to outperform U.S. markets, but not without obvious concerns. How do you weigh the risk-reward ratio when adding foreign stocks to your portfolio?
Declaring Independence From the U.S.
Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.
Is There Any Good News for the Data-Driven Fed?
The flood of economic data can be overwhelming, confusing, and often contradictory. So what data is the Fed tracking as it battles inflation and considers rate cuts?
Investment Ideas for the Peak Rates Era
With the Fed projecting rate cuts later this year, you may be wondering what moves to consider today.
With Stubborn Inflation, What Should the Fed's Target Be? (With David Beckworth)
Kathy Jones interviews economist David Beckworth about the potential role of nominal GDP as an alternate target for the Fed.
Will Rising Federal Debt Slow Economic Growth?
Over the past 70 years, rising government debt generally has been accompanied by weaker economic activity. But it's not a simple relationship.
Is the Market Still Climbing the Wall of Worry? (With Dr. Ed Yardeni)
Dr. Ed Yardeni sits down with Liz Ann to discuss the current economic cycle and the challenges ahead in the markets this year.
What Could Turn China Around?
Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
The Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Our Analysis
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest signals from the Fed.
No Matter Your Age, Start Medicare Planning Now
For nearly everyone, part of every paycheck you earn goes straight to Medicare. It’s a big and confusing investment that needs to be managed wisely—but when and how do you start?