Jeff Sommer

In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.

The artificial intelligence boom has pushed up the stock market, even as interest rates have pulled it down, our columnist says.

History shows that the markets and the economy flourished when rates were even higher than today’s. But, our columnist notes, those times didn’t last.

The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets.

The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.

Edward Yardeni, an upbeat strategist with an excellent track record in assessing the stock market, explains why he thinks the good times will continue for years.

High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.

The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.

The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.