JEFF SOMMER

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for...

So-called stock forecasts don’t deserve the name, our columnist says. Wall Street’s track record is horrendous.

Stock and bond markets have been rallying in anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts. But don’t get swept away just yet, our columnist says.

Investors who want to lock in safe income may be hurt over the long haul if they don’t also hold stocks, our columnist says.

The storm over the so-called 60/40 investment portfolio misses the point, our columnist says. The key issue is diversifying your portfolio, and that is as...

The state of the economy will affect voting next November, and the Federal Reserve may find itself in a delicate position, our columnist says.

While two leading prediction markets are fighting regulatory restrictions in court, wagers on politics and economics are still being made.

The market is focused on making money now and isn’t heeding urgent warnings about climate change, our columnist says.

Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.

Back in 1994, bonds with fabulous yields were there for the taking. Our columnist doesn’t see treasures like that now, but there are solid buys.