Seth Carlson
Editorial staff, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
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Markets
US added 64k jobs in November; unemployment rate also increased slightly
The November jobs report shows 64,000 jobs added, and unemployment ticked up to 4.6%. See what the latest data means for hiring, pay and the Federal Reserve.By Seth Carlson|5 minInvesting
How to invest in a hedge fund
Hedge funds can provide attractive returns, but they’re not for everybody. Find out more about investing in hedge funds by reading this step-by-step guide.By Seth Carlson|4 minInvesting
Understanding day trading: The role of the pattern day trading designation
Day trading is an investment strategy for advanced traders. It’s important to know the risks, rules and pattern day trading designation requirements before starting.By Seth Carlson|5 minMarkets
The Federal Reserve’s December 2025 meeting: What to expect and watch for when it comes to interest rates
The Federal Reserve’s December 2025 meeting could bring a rate cut, a pause or a hike. Here’s what to watch for based on the latest data, comments from Federal Open Market Committee voting members and remarks from Chair Jerome Powell.By Seth Carlson|5 minInvesting
What is a reserve currency?
Countries hold reserve currencies for various reasons, including to weather economic crises, facilitate financial transactions and reduce exchange rate risk.By Seth Carlson|5 minInvesting
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the most famous stock market indexes in the U.S. Learn more about it.By Seth Carlson|4 minInvesting
Nasdaq vs. S&P 500: Understanding the difference
An index is a hypothetical portfolio of investment holdings, intending to reflect the overall financial market or a specific sector of it.By Seth Carlson|8 minInvesting
How to invest in the Nasdaq 100: A guide
Learn what the Nasdaq 100 is and which companies it tracks, as well as how to invest in it through stocks, exchange-traded funds or mutual funds.By Seth Carlson|6 min