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September 29, 2025
Bracing for a potential government shutdown
Find out what’s at stake for investors in the current budget impasse, which could shut down a portion of the federal government.
September 23, 2025
State of the Markets: Four signals above the noise
Our chief investment officer, Darrell Cronk, sees four signals beyond the noise of day-to-day headlines that he believes have the potential to lift equity markets through 2026 and beyond.
September 2, 2025
Global bond markets show concern
Global bond markets are starting the month with a nervous glance towards upcoming government budget discussions in the U.S. and in Europe, particularly in the U.K. and France.
August 26, 2025
How presidential preferences may affect the Fed
Wells Fargo Investment Institute stresses the importance of rebalancing and diversification in the face of volatility as well as political and economic uncertainty.
August 22, 2025
Investors read lower interest rates after Powell speech
Wells Fargo Investment Institute offers their perspective on interest rate futures, a slowing economy, and tactical positioning to balance against short-tern volatility risk.
August 1, 2025
Tariffs, earnings, and economic data hit markets
Amid several market-moving developments related to tariffs, earnings, and labor-market data, Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides perspective for investors.
July 10, 2025
Potential opportunities as fiscal policy takes shape
Wells Fargo Investment Institute breaks down the individual and corporate tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for investors.
June 26, 2025
A policy “triple witching” may spark July fireworks
Wells Fargo Investment Institute expects fluid trade policy and a contentious budget debate in a closely divided House and Senate to produce market-moving events in July and August.
May 19, 2025
Moody’s U.S. debt downgrade — Investor implications
The Moody’s credit rating downgrade of U.S. debt confirms that fiscal health issues remain significant.
July 28, 2025
The perils of trying to time volatile markets
Wells Fargo Investment Institute believes that staying fully invested in equity markets over a full market cycle is more beneficial than selling into volatile markets.
January 2025
Four steps of successful investing
Wells Fargo Investment Institute recommends four steps to help investors work toward their financial goals and prepare for market uncertainty.
Keeping your portfolio on track through uncertainty (video)
Wealth & Investment Management chief investment officer Darrell Cronk and Wells Fargo Investment Institute global investment strategist Veronica Willis offer strategies to help focus on your goals as markets change.