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Market view: From the desk of CIO Eric Freedman
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Quarterly outlook
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The economy
Track the economic trends likely to impact your finances.
The effect of the job market on the economy
April 7, 2025
The labor market continues to draw the attention of the Federal Reserve as it considers further interest rate cuts.
Slower growth likely for the U.S. economy
March 28, 2025
After two years of solid growth, how is the economy setup to perform in 2025?
The impact of today’s changing interest rates on the housing market
March 26, 2025
Persistently higher mortgage rates are slowing U.S. housing market activity.
Capital markets
Stay a step ahead with market updates and analyses that can inform your investing strategy.
Do moderating capital expenditures by information technology companies signal headwinds for the sector?
May 14, 2025
Investors wonder if this is an emerging trend that will result in muted returns for the information technology sector.
Tax-sensitive investors capitalize on municipal bonds
May 14, 2025
Learn how an evolving interest rate environment creates opportunities for bond investors.
Investors focus attention on corporate earnings
March 21, 2025
What do the latest corporate earnings reveal about the direction of the economy and markets?
Sector spotlight
Explore stock market performance across key S&P 500 sectors.
Energy sector stocks: Is now the time to invest?
April 2, 2025
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
Investing in tech stocks: Is now a good time?
March 7, 2025
DeepSeek’s apparent disruption of the technology sector is contributing to equity market volatility.
Healthcare stocks in 2025
February 13, 2025
How to balance the opportunities and risks associated with investing in the healthcare sector.
Global markets and geopolitics
Stay attuned to evolving dynamics changing our world, and the risks and opportunities they present.
Trump administration tariffs reshape global markets
April 4, 2025
Does a new era of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs run the risk of raising inflation while shrinking economic growth?
Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets
March 28, 2025
Investors weigh implications of the Trump administration’s geopolitical agenda and global trade policies.
Analysis: China’s economy and its influence on global markets
March 13, 2025
What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?
Monetary policy, taxes and legislation
Gain insights about the events, debates and policy decisions shaping today’s financial landscape.
Investors remain focused on Trump tariff policy and tax bill
May 16, 2025
As investors consider Donald Trump’s second presidential term, they’re increasingly focused on how the administration’s policy changes are impacting markets and the economy.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, while investors anticipate 3 to 4 rate cuts in 2025
May 7, 2025
At its May meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a range of 4.25-4.50%, with the intent of bringing inflation closer to the Fed’s 2% target
Federal Reserve calibrates policy to keep inflation in check
March 20, 2025
At its March policy meeting, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the second meeting in a row this year.
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Tactical asset allocation in a changing market
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Understanding capital markets
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