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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.
Despite policy uncertainty, the United States remains a high-conviction investment opportunity.
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.
Despite the risks, we're seeing favorable conditions for the U.S. economy. Here's why we're leaning pro-growth in 2026.
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.
The U.S. seems to be taking steps to assert its power. We discuss what this could mean for markets.
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.