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Markets and Economy

Stocks Down on Growth Fears

Tariff-related economic concerns, including a forecast for lower global growth and a surprise drop in China's manufacturing activity, hurt stocks early. Job openings data awaited.

June 03, 2025

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International

2025 Mid-Year Global Outlook

Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.

June 02, 2025

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Government Policy

Trump's Tariffs Remain

Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.

May 30, 2025

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Government Policy

Tax Bill Moves to the Senate

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan was passed by the House of Representatives and now moves on to the Senate. Here's what's in it.

May 28, 2025

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Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists

There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.

May 27, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

May 26, 2025

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Looking to the Futures

Chris Waterbury

June 03, 2025

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US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

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Markets and Economy

Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment

Markets and Economy

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop and Director of International Research Michelle Gibley share their take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

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Markets and Economy

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

Kathy Jones, Collin Martin, and Cooper Howard

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Markets and Economy

Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment

Markets and Economy

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors

Government Policy

Uncertainty Is Only Sure Thing

Equity investors have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2025. Uncertainty about tariffs, fiscal policy, the jobs market, and the broader economy means that that may not change anytime soon.

May 22, 2025 • Michael Townsend

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