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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

Job Revisions Send a Chill

The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.

August 04, 2025

Bulls Push Back From Selloff

The Mag Seven are leading the way with Amazon and Nvidia out front in pre-market action after Friday's disappointing job's data prompted a selloff.

August 04, 2025


Trading Amid Uncertainty

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.

August 01, 2025

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.

July 30, 2025

Tariff Impact: What's Next?

Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?

July 28, 2025

When a Stock Joins the S&P 500

The S&P 500 isn't static. Companies get added and dropped several times a year. How and why does this happen, and what does it mean for the affected firms and their valuations?

July 28, 2025

Trading

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
August 04, 2025
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
August 04, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
August 01, 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

Director of International Research Michelle Gibley'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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