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Market Commentary

Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.

The latest commentary

Stocks Wobble on China Tariffs

Major indexes were mixed, cheered by delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico but absorbing trade tension with China. Alphabet reports later and job openings data are due.

February 04, 2025

Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady

After cutting rates at the past three meetings, it looks like the Federal Reserve has reached a plateau.

January 29, 2025


Preferreds: Still Attractive?

The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.

January 28, 2025

Tariffs: Bark Worse Than Bite?

Markets responded positively during Trump's first week in office, despite threats of tariffs on the three largest trading partners of the U.S. Are trade risks being dismissed?

January 27, 2025

Q4 Tech Sector Earnings

Guidance and spending will be important to watch as analysts have their eyes on annual revenue growth, especially after news of DeepSeek shocked U.S. markets.

January 27, 2025

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

January 27, 2025

Trading

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
February 04, 2025
Chris Waterbury

Looking to the Futures

Chris Waterbury
February 04, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
January 31, 2025

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors 

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