Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
Divided Fed Chooses Patience, Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets
Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?
Midterms: Policy, Politics & Your Portfolio
Political rhetoric is on a 24-hour loop in the runup to the midterms. But does any of it matter to the markets? What should investors be watching?
Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working
There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?
Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market
Counted out after a negative first quarter, the bull market roared back in April and May. Can earnings keep feeding this bull? And what could slow it down?
Ready or Not, the Digital Stock Market Is Coming
Tokenization is often associated with cryptocurrency, but now Wall Street is looking to tokenize stocks. What do investors need to know about a digital stock market?
Debt, Deficits & the Fed’s Next Move
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.
SEC Approves Scrapping $25,000 Day Trader Minimum
Under the new rules, traders will no longer be required to maintain an account balance of $25,000 to engage in frequent margin day trading.
Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.