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The case for cryptocurrency investing: Risks and rewards
Should cryptocurrencies gain greater acceptance as a scaled and secure medium of exchange, higher digital currency valuations may be justified. If roadblocks to wider adoption persist, however, current cryptocurrency prices may be overzealous.
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Capital markets
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Monetary policy
Stock market under the Trump administration
Quarterly outlook
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The economy
Track the economic trends likely to impact your finances.
Slower growth likely for the U.S. economy
March 28, 2025
After two years of solid growth, how is the economy setup to perform in 2025?
The impact of today’s changing interest rates on the housing market
March 26, 2025
Persistently higher mortgage rates are slowing U.S. housing market activity.
Analysis: Assessing inflation’s impact
March 13, 2025
Persistently elevated inflation continues to vex consumers and policymakers alike.
Capital markets
Stay a step ahead with market updates and analyses that can inform your investing strategy.
How changing interest rates impact the bond market
March 26, 2025
How does an evolving interest rate environment create opportunities for bond investors?
Investors focus attention on corporate earnings
March 21, 2025
What do the latest corporate earnings reveal about the direction of the economy and markets?
Is this a market correction?
March 18, 2025
Investors wonder if the S&P 500 pullback in March – as President Trump’s sweeping tariff policies are implemented – represents an emerging bearish trend for stocks.
Sector spotlight
Explore stock market performance across key S&P 500 sectors.
Investing in tech stocks: Is now a good time?
March 7, 2025
DeepSeek’s apparent disruption of the technology sector is contributing to equity market volatility.
Healthcare stocks in 2025
February 13, 2025
How to balance the opportunities and risks associated with investing in the healthcare sector.
Energy sector stocks: Is now the time to invest?
January 3, 2024
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
Global markets and geopolitics
Stay attuned to evolving dynamics changing our world, and the risks and opportunities they present.
Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets
March 28, 2025
Investors weigh implications of the Trump administration’s geopolitical agenda and global trade policies.
Trump administration tariffs reshape global markets
March 26, 2025
Does a new era of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs run the risk of raising inflation while shrinking economic growth?
Analysis: China’s economy and its influence on global markets
March 13, 2025
What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?
Monetary policy, taxes and legislation
Gain insights about the events, debates and policy decisions shaping today’s financial landscape.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects two rate cuts this year
March 19, 2025
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and projects two rate cuts this year, while revising its outlook on growth and inflation.
Federal Reserve calibrates policy to keep inflation in check
March 20, 2025
At its March policy meeting, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the second meeting in a row this year.
Stopgap funding measure forestalls government shutdown
March 19, 2025
Congress passes last-minute spending to avoid a government shutdown.
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Tactical asset allocation in a changing market
These three situational strategies could enhance your investment returns and help you manage overall portfolio risk during short-term changes in the market.
Understanding capital markets
Learn what the key characteristics distinguishing capital markets from financial markets are and why it matters to investors.
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