While technology stocks cooled in the third quarter, the sector remains poised to outperform the broader S&P 500 in 2024 for the second year in a row.
Track the economic trends likely to impact your finances.
October 11, 2024
Declining – yet persistently elevated – prices continue to weigh on consumers and policymakers alike.
October 11, 2024
In a delicate balancing act with a Federal Reserve battling higher inflation, steady consumer spending has helped avoid a recession. But does record household debt threaten to tip the scales?
October 4, 2024
With inflation in retreat, the job market continues to draw the attention of the Federal Reserve as it recalibrates monetary policy to include interest rate cuts for the first time since 2020.
Stay a step ahead with market updates and analyses that can inform your investing strategy.
September 30, 2024
With the Federal Reserve easing monetary policy with interest rate cuts, what opportunities does this create for bond investors?
September 26, 2024
With inflation retreating and more interest rate cuts likely coming, how should investors position their portfolios to capitalize on potential opportunities, while guarding against risks?
September 23, 2024
Taking measure of global currency trends as you position your investment portfolio.
Explore stock market performance across key S&P 500 sectors.
October 8, 2024
While technology stocks cooled in the third quarter, the sector remains poised to outperform the broader S&P 500 in 2024 for the second year in a row.
September 13, 2024
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
September 9, 2024
How to balance the opportunities and risks associated with investing in the healthcare sector.
Stay attuned to evolving dynamics changing our world, and the risks and opportunities they present.
October 8, 2024
As global shipping bottlenecks ebb and flow, so does the supply chain’s influence on inflation.
October 4, 2024
What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?
October 4, 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on in Europe, other geopolitical conflicts have emerged in the Middle East that threaten to impact global markets.
Gain insights about the events, debates and policy decisions shaping today’s financial landscape.
October 1, 2024
Learn what to expect as Congress contends with the 2025 federal budget during the runup to November’s presidential election.
September 20, 2024
A fresh look at managing your cash and investments in today’s changing interest rate environment can help support your pursuit of the goals that matter most to you.
September 20, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September for the first time since 2020.
U.S. presidential elections naturally affect policy — but do they affect the market? Here’s a look at the impact election cycles have historically had on capital markets and what to watch for in 2024.
Learn what the key characteristics distinguishing capital markets from financial markets are and why it matters to investors.