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January 2026: Gold surges, emerging markets tech leads and the US dollar eases
January saw gold gain despite a late sell-off, a global equities rally led by international markets and a continued case for diversification thanks to geopolitical uncertainty, policy risks and USD volatility.By Elyse Ausenbaugh, CFA®, Carter Griffin|4 minMarkets
What makes the Federal Reserve decide to raise or lower interest rates?
One of the biggest responsibilities of the Federal Reserve is setting monetary policy through the raising and lowering of interest rates. But how does it decide which direction to move? Keep reading.By Seth Carlson|9 minMarkets
Debunking the “Sell America” trade: Why Europe’s move could fall short
Despite policy uncertainty, the United States remains a high-conviction investment opportunity.Markets
Proximity matters: 5 things to know about the US sphere of influence
The U.S. seems to be taking steps to assert its power. We discuss what this could mean for markets.By Federico Cuevas, Justin BiemannMarkets
December 2025 CPI report released: What the data means and how it might affect interest rates
December's Consumer Price Index (CPI) release added fresh insight on inflation at year-end. Here's what recent price trends and a weaker job market may signal for the Federal Reserve and investors in 2026.By Seth Carlson|5 minMarkets
What the December 2025 jobs report told us about the labor market – and what it could mean for interest rates
With the labor market cooling but showing signs of stablizing, December 2025’s jobs report could set expectations for interest rates, wages and hiring trends in 2026.By Seth Carlson|4 minMarkets
Expansion mode: 3 signs of resilience in the US economy
Despite the risks, we’re seeing favorable conditions for the U.S. economy. Here’s why we’re leaning pro-growth in 2026.By Federico Cuevas, Justin BiemannMarkets
Federal Reserve cuts rates as global equities and gold lead markets in December
U.S. stocks ended flat in December after early highs, while Europe, global equities and gold performed strongly, driven by Federal Reserve policy changes and a softer dollar.By Elyse Ausenbaugh, CFA®, Carter Griffin|4 min
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