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US Market Commentary
Bank Earnings Start as Lower Rate Impact Debated
After the Fed's 50-basis-point rate cut, big banks kick off earnings season amid fears that lower rates could hurt the net-interest income that propelled growth the last two years.
October 9, 2024
Is China Investable Again?
Should China deliver sufficient stimulus to break the cycle of tightening fiscal policy, we may find China, and emerging markets, investable again.
October 7, 2024
What Will Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the U.S. Dollar?
How will the U.S. dollar respond to Federal Reserve rate cuts? The factors that have supported a strong dollar for years remain largely intact.
October 3, 2024
Party in the USA: Election Facts
Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.
September 30, 2024
Under-the-Surface Employment Indicators to Watch (With Doug Ramsey)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.
September 27, 2024
The Short of It: Answers About Short Selling
Short selling involves the sale of borrowed shares in the hope of profiting from a decline in the stock price. It's risky, but it also adds to market efficiency.
September 25, 2024
2024 Elections: Big Bark, Little Bite
Policy, more likely to be dictated by economic circumstances, may not resemble generous populist proposals, which could limit their impact on stock markets.
September 23, 2024
Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
September 16, 2024
Before the Rate Cut, Our View of the Markets
Now that the yield curve has uninverted, what can we expect from the markets as we approach next week's Fed meeting?
September 13, 2024
What to Know About After-Hours Trading
What is after-hours trading? How does it work? Learn about the rules, risks, and benefits of extended-hours trading.
September 12, 2024
Federal Reserve: On the Road Again
While the pace of Federal Reserve cuts is in question, all roads lead to lower interest rates.
September 11, 2024
Rate Cuts Support a Brighter 2025
Given the backdrop of monetary policy stimulus, the global economy is poised for growth and international stocks for continued leadership.
September 9, 2024
Focus on Labor: The History & Importance of Employment Data
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones explain why different employment metrics are vital to understanding the health of the economy.
September 6, 2024
It's Time … For a Fed Pivot
Investors should be careful what they wish for in hoping for an aggressive Fed rate cutting cycle, given stocks tend to do better when cuts are slow and steady.
September 3, 2024
Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist
It's been 38 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.
August 19, 2024
Recent Market Volatility & the Role of Fixed Income
Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.
August 16, 2024
What Past Fed Rate Cycles Can Tell Us
Looking back at the 14 Fed rate cycles since 1929, certain patterns emerge. Still, investors instead need to examine what factors are driving the Fed now.
August 16, 2024
Bond Market: Shaken, Not Stirred
Bond prices whipsawed over the past month as volatility spiked across markets. What's next for fixed income markets?
August 14, 2024
Carry Trade Unwind: Is It Really Over?
Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.
August 12, 2024
What's in the Fed's Toolbox?
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
August 7, 2024
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