Markets and Economy What are the national debt and deficit?
The federal government borrows money to pay its bills, which gets added to the national debt until it's paid off.
November 26, 2024
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Markets and Economy Ten reasons for investors to be thankful this Thanksgiving
It’s the time of year to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Here are things that investors can be thankful for this year, such as all-time highs for the stock market.
November 22, 2024
Markets and Economy What is inflation, and what does the Fed do to track prices?
Inflation can affect the economy in many ways, which is why the Federal Reserve tracks prices and tries to keep them stable.
November 21, 2024
Markets and Economy 2025 investment outlook: After the landing
We expect significant monetary policy easing to push global growth higher in 2025, fostering an attractive environment for risk assets as central banks achieve a “soft landing.”
November 19, 2024
Fixed Income Podcast: Bond opportunities in a resilient US economy
Matt Brill talks about his expectations for the Federal Reserve, his bullish view of investment grade credit, and opportunities in high yield, emerging markets, commercial real estate, and retail.
November 18, 2024
Markets and Economy Politics, central banks, and what matters most to markets
Despite an eventful week in politics, monetary policy from central banks still matters more to markets and economies over the long term.
November 12, 2024
Markets and Economy What is the Federal Reserve, and how does it shape inflation?
The Federal Reserve System, as the US central bank, uses interest rates and other tools to keep prices stable and employment strong.
November 11, 2024
Markets and Economy Fed meeting November 2024: A unanimous quarter-point cut
The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to cut rates by a quarter point, and in my opinion, there’s far more to go for the Fed in this easing cycle.
November 7, 2024
Markets and Economy What are markets telling us about Trump’s decisive victory?
Markets got the clarity they crave with Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the presidential election. Now the focus shifts to taxes, deficits, tariffs, immigration and more.
November 7, 2024
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