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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

September PPI Flat

The September Producer Price Index landed below expectations of a 0.1% rise, while core PPI rose 0.2%, below expectations for 0.3%. Annual headline PPI was 1.8%, with core at 2.8%.

October 11, 2024

2024 Election: What to Watch

Presidential elections historically have had little impact on the markets, but which party controls the House and Senate will have a major influence on the 2025 policy agenda.

October 11, 2024


Perspective: After the Landing

Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.

October 11, 2024

Dealing with Market Volatility

Turbulent market conditions can make anyone nervous. Here's what investors should know about dealing with them.

October 11, 2024

Volatility During Elections

Elections create uncertainty for financial markets, particularly in the months leading up to Election Day. Option traders may look for a strategy for potential opportunities.

October 10, 2024

Financials Earnings Preview

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 09, 2024

Trading

Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
October 11, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
October 11, 2024
Dan Sweeney

Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney
October 11, 2024

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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