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How to invest in today’s market
With inflation retreating and more interest rate cuts likely, how should investors position their portfolios to capitalize on potential opportunities, while guarding against risks?
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The economy
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Analysis: Assessing inflation’s impact
November 14, 2024
Declining – yet persistently elevated – prices continue to weigh on consumers and policymakers alike.
The effect of the job market on the economy
November 5, 2024
With inflation in retreat, the job market continues to draw the attention of the Federal Reserve as it recalibrates monetary policy to include interest rate cuts for the first time since 2020.
The impact of today’s changing interest rates on the housing market
October 30, 2024
After the slowest year for existing home sales in nearly 30 years last year, the housing market is still struggling to escape the doldrums.
Capital markets
Stay a step ahead with market updates and analyses that can inform your investing strategy.
The impact of U.S. national debt on investments
November 21, 2024
As the national debt continues to grow, investors should take into account long-term considerations potentially impacting interest rates, capital markets and the economy.
Investors focus attention on corporate earnings
November 13, 2024
What do the latest corporate earnings reveal about the direction of the economy and markets?
Is a market correction coming?
November 13, 2024
aving reached new record highs more than 50 times in 2024, investors wonder if the S&P 500 is due for a pullback.
Sector spotlight
Explore stock market performance across key S&P 500 sectors.
Energy sector stocks: Is now the time to invest?
November 21, 2024
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
Investing in tech stocks: Is now a good time?
October 8, 2024
While technology stocks cooled in the third quarter, the sector remains poised to outperform the broader S&P 500 in 2024 for the second year in a row.
Healthcare stocks in 2024
September 9, 2024
How to balance the opportunities and risks associated with investing in the healthcare sector.
Global markets and geopolitics
Stay attuned to evolving dynamics changing our world, and the risks and opportunities they present.
How commodity prices can impact markets and inflation
November 14, 2024
What opportunities does today’s volatile commodities market offer investors?
Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets
November 1, 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on in Europe, other geopolitical conflicts have emerged in the Middle East that threaten to impact global markets.
How do supply chain disruptions contribute to inflation?
October 8, 2024
As global shipping bottlenecks ebb and flow, so does the supply chain’s influence on inflation.
Monetary policy, taxes and legislation
Gain insights about the events, debates and policy decisions shaping today’s financial landscape.
Federal Reserve recalibrates monetary policy as inflation recedes
November 8, 2024
At its November 2024 meeting, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.25%, following its 0.50% cut in September.
How presidential elections affect the stock market
November 7, 2024
U.S. presidential elections naturally affect policy — but do they affect the market? Here’s a look at the impact election cycles have historically had on capital markets and what to watch for in 2024.
Federal Reserve cuts benchmark borrowing cost
November 7, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, further easing monetary policy as inflation moderates and the labor market softens.
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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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