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01/06/25
Find out which factors could drive markets in the New Year.

12/18/24
The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by another 0.25%, but will it pause in January?

12/12/24
New investment strategies, demand for resources and more stringent regulations are shaping the next decade of sustainable investing.

12/11/24
With teens and young adults facing a mental health crisis, “stigma” is often blamed for young people’s reluctance to reach out for help. However, recent research finds other barriers—and steps to help overcome them.

12/09/24
With the election “Red sweep” leaving the Republican party in control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, the stage is set for what could be a highly consequential first 100 days of Trump’s second term.

12/04/24
A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.

12/04/24
Global growth may be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China’s underperformance restrains emerging markets.

12/02/24
Stocks enter the final month of the year at record levels as investors eye potential policy changes from Washington.

11/07/24
The Fed followed through on its easing cycle, lowering its benchmark rate by another 0.25%.

11/07/24
Discover how tax cuts, tariffs and deregulation could shape markets and impact your investments over President Trump’s second term.

01/17/25
Crude oil and the energy sector have turned up the heat in recent weeks.

01/14/25
Did a recent volatility pattern in a fast-moving biotech stock make another appearance?

01/13/25
Stocks adopt “good news is bad” stance as outlook for additional rate cuts dims.

01/08/25
Last year broke some longstanding sector-strength trends—will 2025 continue the disruption?

01/06/25
December dip lingers as market pivots to 2025.

12/23/24
The Fed cut rates as expected, but a quiet market got a volatility wake-up call.

12/20/24
There is a noticeable pattern in the stock market after days like Wednesday, but there’s also uncertainty surrounding it.

12/19/24
Recently, the volatility index has highlighted potential weakness in the stock market.

12/16/24
Tech indexes tagged new records, but the broad market lost ground for the week.

12/12/24
A financial stock’s sharp sell-off looks very similar to a move that recently tripped up bulls.

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