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Let the Pros Play With the ‘Trump (or Harris) Trade’
Market sectors sometimes move when the political winds shift, but trading is hazardous for your financial health, our columnist says.
By Jeff Sommer
Market sectors sometimes move when the political winds shift, but trading is hazardous for your financial health, our columnist says.
By Jeff Sommer
Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says.
By Jeff Sommer
Stocks prospered in the first half of 2024 but national politics clouds the outlook.
By Jeff Sommer
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened.
By Jeff Sommer
With one big caveat, our columnist says most people are likely to be better off if they forget about politics when it comes to investing for the long haul.
By Jeff Sommer
The S&P 500 has been buoyant mainly because of A.I. fever, while bonds are having another mediocre year. But as an investor, our columnist is staying the course.
By Jeff Sommer
With new executive pay disclosures, the big picture is still riches at the top and lagging wages for most of the rank-and-file, our columnist says.
By Jeff Sommer
A small tax increase would make the essential national retirement program secure for decades, our columnist says, but lawmakers would have to take action.
By Jeff Sommer
The prospects for future commerce, and peace, are intertwined, our columnist writes.
By Jeff Sommer
U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.
By Jeff Sommer
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