Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
What Is GDP and Why Does It Matter to Investors?
Learn how GDP is a measure of the value of all the goods and services in a country and is an indicator for how a nation's overall economy is faring.
S&P 500 Hits Record Ahead of CPI, FOMC Results
A rally in Apple shares boosted major indexes, but the market is otherwise subdued ahead of key inflation, Fed updates.
Active Patience: What It's Like to Run an Investment Firm (with Mellody Hobson)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, about her views on investing and the business world.
Buying a Muni Below Par? Reasons to Think Twice
Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.
Why Fed Forecasting Tools Are Worth Watching
Predicting Fed rate changes may be an inexact exercise, but understanding how the tools that do track it work can help investors weather uncertain markets.
Stocks Post Fresh Records on Easing Inflation
The S&P 500 index hit an all-time high for the third-straight day on cooler CPI report, even as the Fed scaled back on rate cut outlook.
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
Ex-Factor: Housing Holds Some Economic Keys
The housing market looks to be on the road to recovery, but not without significant scarring for a considerable portion of potential homeowners.
How Are Money Market Funds Managed?
Kathy Jones and guests examine the history of money market funds and their attractiveness in the current interest rate environment.