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How Will Tariffs & Debt Affect the Economy?
Episode 72
In this week’s episode, Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the current state of tariffs and the ongoing trade war, the implications of budget bills on the economy, and insights into inflation an…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Why Does Sentiment Not Match Hard Data?
Episode 71
In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the current state of the bond market, the influence of central banks, and the impact of policy announcements on market dynamics. They explore …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment (With Helene Meisler)
Episode 70
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss recent market moves potentially related to Washington budget negotiations and an increasing focus on debt and deficits. Then, Liz Ann Sonders interviews longti…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Are Munis Attractive Right Now?
Episode 69
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the pause on some tariffs and the impact on the equities market. Then, Kathy interviews Cooper Howard about the features of municipal bonds in the current land…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?
Episode 68
Kathy Jones and Collin Martin discuss the recent Federal Reserve meeting, the implications of their decisions on interest rates, and the current economic landscape. They delve into the risks of stagf…
Published on 6 months ago
Is Confidence Eroding in U.S. Investability? (With Dario Perkins)
Episode 67
In this conversation, Liz Ann Sonders interviews Dario Perkins of TS Lombard. They discuss the growing international skepticism towards U.S. policy, the implications of trade deficits and capital acc…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty
Episode 66
Volatility and uncertain economic outlooks continue to dominate the macroeconomic landscape. In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones consider the current state of the stock market, which has…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Weathering Market Volatility: Can Dividends Help?
Episode 65
In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones begin by discussing the current state of the markets, focusing on volatility, investor confidence, and the impact of trade policies. They explore how …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Making Sense of Recent Market Volatility
Episode 64
In this episode, Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the current state of the markets, focusing on the volatility in both the equity and bond markets. They analyze the impact of recent economic a…
Published on 7 months ago
Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)
Episode 63
In this episode, Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the latest round of tariffs issued by the Trump administration—and how they might impact the economy going forward. Then, Kathy sits down with…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago