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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 Up on Amazon, Apple

After yesterday's mega-cap driven sell-off, stocks found new life on Halloween from Amazon and Apple. Fed speakers return today, and next week will have data despite the shutdown.

October 31, 2025

Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, dissenting votes may cloud the path forward.

October 29, 2025


5 Reasons to Consider Munis Now

Municipal bonds offer tax-adjusted yields, generally high credit quality, and other advantages that may make them attractive investments.

October 28, 2025

Understanding Solana ETPs

Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.

October 28, 2025

Washington: What to Watch Now

The government shutdown drags on, with several potential pressure points looming in coming days.

October 28, 2025

Q3 2025 Tech Earnings

As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.

October 27, 2025

Trading

Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
October 31, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
October 31, 2025
Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Tom Essig
October 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

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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Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed-income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. International investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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