Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
What You Need to Know About Asset Allocation (With Sebastien Page)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Sebastien Page, chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price, about asset allocation and the state of the markets.
Should You Consider High-yield Municipal Bonds?
We believe high-yield munis carry additional risks, but are worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.
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.
What's New in Stock Sectors & Corporate Bonds?
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin analyze the attractiveness of corporate bond yields, and Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kevin Gordon about sector performance.
Callable Bonds: Understanding How They Work
Reviewing the basics can keep you from being caught off guard if your investment is returned to you before the stated maturity date.
Family Affair: A Look at Sector Trends
While major indexes have seemingly been calm this year, there are notable and stealthy sector leadership shifts that have happened under the surface.
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.
Big Banks Prepare to Report Q1 Results
The first quarter was strong for major U.S. investment banks as the economy grew and M&A and IPO activity accelerated.
Earnings Season May Bring Changes
Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.
What's It Like to Be a Financial Journalist? (With Dion Rabouin)
Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin discusses his process for analyzing what's happening in the markets.