On Investing

From market moves to the latest economic news, On Investing looks below the surface of the headline data to bring you fresh insights on what's happening and why—and what the implications are for your portfolio.

Markets and Economy

Geopolitics & the Markets

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.

June 27, 2025 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kathy Jones

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Markets and Economy

'Muddiness' & Uncertainty

Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.

June 13, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Tariff-Related Impacts Continue

How could ongoing tariffs and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” impact the US economy?

June 06, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment

Longtime market technician Helene Meisler joins Liz Ann Sonders to explore market trends, sentiment, and volatility, offering insights on the evolving investing landscape.

May 23, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Inflation or Unemployment?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.

May 09, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Confidence in U.S. Investability

Liz Ann Sonders and Dario Perkins of TS Lombard discuss the potential for a recession, the labor market, the Fed's next move, and more.

May 02, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Bond Markets React to Uncertainty

Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.

April 25, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Market Volatility & Dividends

Deane Antoniou joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion about long-term retirement strategies and dividend-paying stocks.

April 18, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Recent Market Volatility

After a turbulent few days in the market, what strategies should investors consider?

April 09, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Labor Market & Tariffs

Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.

April 04, 2025

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Markets and Economy

The Risk of Stagflation

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.

March 21, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Recent Questions From Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.

March 07, 2025

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Markets and Economy

The State of Housing Markets

Ivy Zelman and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the challenges in the housing market—and find a few reasons to be optimistic.

February 28, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Do Tariffs Change Outlook?

Liz Ann Sonders speaks with Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, about the labor force, the impact of AI, and valuations.

February 21, 2025

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Markets and Economy

China Enters the AI Chat

Louis-Vincent Gave of Gavekal Research joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion on what was so unique about 2024—and China's role in the AI industry.

February 14, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Navigating Tariffs & Inflation

Kathy Jones speaks with Dr. Richard Clarida, PIMCO's global economic advisor and former vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.

February 07, 2025

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Markets and Economy

The Resilient Economy

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones examine why the economy continues to show resilience despite higher interest rates and inflation concerns.

January 10, 2025

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Markets and Economy

2025 Outlook: U.S. & Global

As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?

December 13, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Uncertainty Around Future Policy

Uncertainty around future economic policies could translate to wait-and-see mode for many business leaders, the markets, and the Fed.

November 22, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Post-Election Market Dynamics

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.

November 08, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Bond Market Volatility

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.

October 25, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Market Pros & Cons

Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.

October 11, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Employment Indicators to Watch

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.

September 27, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Before the Rate Cut

Now that the yield curve has uninverted, what can we expect from the markets as we approach next week's Fed meeting?

September 13, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Focus on Labor

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones explain why different employment metrics are vital to understanding the health of the economy.

September 06, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Volatility & Fixed Income

Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.

August 16, 2024

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Markets and Economy

A Unique Economic Cycle

Liz Ann Sonders interviews the legendary Ed Hyman about the current economic cycle and its unique characteristics.

July 26, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Investment Rules to Live By

Liz Ann Sonders interviews market veteran Ned Davis about his overall strategy and the importance of understanding market psychology.

July 12, 2024

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Markets and Economy

The Path to Sustainable Growth

Kathy Jones interviews economist Joe Brusuelas from RSM about the pace of growth in the economy and what keeps him up at night.

July 05, 2024

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