JEFF SOMMER

Most people have lost money in the markets over the last several months, but people who have held on have prospered, our columnist says.

After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a...

The prospects for a soft landing for the economy and the markets look better than they have in months. Our columnist is still worried.

While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.

At the moment, money market funds and many bonds are not only less risky, but at current interest rates, they are compelling.

Stocks still haven’t returned to their last peak, and our columnist is in the camp that says this isn’t a bull market yet. But he’s...

Treasuries have been threatened by a possible U.S. debt default, yet they remain more attractive than just about everything else, our columnist says.

A host of issues face the markets, beyond the prospect of a possible default on U.S. debt. Hedge your bets and ride it out, our...

Short-term costs for insuring U.S. bonds are skyrocketing, and the long-term effects of repeated flirtations with debt default are already a burden, our columnist says.

Economic downturns are rough on stocks, but history shows that handsome returns can pile up anyway if you stick with it, our columnist says.