High-yield cash opportunities, alternative investments, ETFs and short term bonds received renewed interest.

The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

A week ahead of inauguration day, Scott Colbert, executive vice president, director of fixed income and chief economist at Commerce Trust, takes a look at how the Federal Reserve and the economy will fare in President-elect Donald Trump's second run in the White House.

Experts and advisors say they are cautiously optimistic about the future of small caps in the coming years.

Donald Trump discussed various items related to the Fed and its independence and stated he would not nominate Jerome Powell for another term as chair. Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, discusses what a Trump presidency may mean for the Fed.

The Federal Reserve began cutting rates in September. The December meeting is its last of 2024. Will the cutting continue, or will there be a pause? Doug Peta, Chief Strategist, U.S. Investment Strategy, at BCA Research, discusses the meeting and future policy.

Initial employment data shows virtually no job growth in October. With the Federal Reserve's focus on the labor market, the reading could seal the deal for a November rate cut.

The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to cut interest rates at its September meeting, which will also provide a new Summary of Economic Projections. Marvin Loh, senior macro strategist at State Street Global Markets, examine the meeting, the SEP and Fed Chair Powell's press conference.

Three of the biggest ETFs tracking EM bonds saw cash infusions last week.

After cutting rates 50 basis points in September, the Federal Open Market Committee meets after Election Day to determine monetary policy. Gary Pzegeo, head of fixed income at CIBC Private Wealth U.S., provides his take on the latest move.

Underlying U.S. inflation unexpectedly picked up in August on higher prices for housing and travel, undercutting the chances of an outsize Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next week.

Ned Davis Research analysis predicts the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the remaining meetings this year, starting in September.

The federal funds rate is currently at 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest in over two decades, but many financial advisors and analysts see that falling as soon as next month.

Retirement advisors' confidence in the economy broke even in July, but a closer look shows rising anxiety.

The Fed's favorite inflation measure ticked downard last month. Will that be enough for it to cut interest rates?

The Fed's preferred inflation measure held steady last month, sparking hopes of stabilizing prices — but also concerns of slowing consumption.

Financial planners can help clients navigate homeownership and other significant purchases in the wake of the Fed's revised rate-cut projections.

Despite this, most are also still leery of what they see as a worsening economy.

The consumer price index came in a little cooler last month, ending a streak of bad inflation data — at least for now.