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Capital market views: 2024 election implications
While economic growth, inflation and central bank policies tend to drive asset prices more than election outcomes, there are capital market implications stemming from the 2024 election cycle for investors to consider.
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How presidential elections affect the stock market
The economy
Economy maintains momentum
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
November 5, 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.
The impact of today’s changing interest rates on the housing market
October 30, 2024
After the slowest year for existing home sales in nearly 30 years last year, the housing market is still struggling to escape the doldrums.
As the inverted yield curve fades, are recession concerns receding along with it?
October 18, 2024
The yield curve between 2-year and 10-year Treasuries is no longer inverted after more than two years.
Capital markets
Stay a step ahead with market updates and analyses that can inform your investing strategy.
Investors focus attention on corporate earnings
November 13, 2024
What do the latest corporate earnings reveal about the direction of the economy and markets?
Is a market correction coming?
November 13, 2024
aving reached new record highs more than 50 times in 2024, investors wonder if the S&P 500 is due for a pullback.
How changing interest rates impact the bond market
October 30, 2024
As the Federal Reserve eases monetary policy with interest rate cuts, what opportunities does this create for bond investors?
Sector spotlight
Explore stock market performance across key S&P 500 sectors.
Investing in tech stocks: Is now a good time?
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.
Energy sector stocks: Is now the time to invest?
September 13, 2024
Investors focus on evolving dynamics in the stock market’s energy sector.
Healthcare stocks in 2024
September 9, 2024
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.
Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets
November 1, 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.
How do supply chain disruptions contribute to inflation?
October 8, 2024
As global shipping bottlenecks ebb and flow, so does the supply chain’s influence on inflation.
Analysis: China’s economy and its influence on global markets
October 4, 2024
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.
Federal Reserve recalibrates monetary policy as inflation recedes
November 8, 2024
At its November 2024 meeting, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.25%, following its 0.50% cut in September.
Federal Reserve cuts benchmark borrowing cost
November 7, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point today, further easing monetary policy as inflation moderates and the labor market softens.
Can the federal budget be passed without the threat of a government shutdown?
October 1, 2024
Learn what to expect as Congress contends with the 2025 federal budget during the runup to November’s presidential election.
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Tactical asset allocation in a changing market
These three situational strategies could enhance your investment returns and help you manage overall portfolio risk during short-term changes in the market.
Understanding capital markets
Learn what the key characteristics distinguishing capital markets from financial markets are and why it matters to investors.
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