What to Do About the Dollar in 2026

November 17, 2025

After 15 years of dominance, the U.S. dollar’s exceptional run is showing its age. This week, Julia Hermann and Lauren Goodwin explore what’s behind the dollar’s recent decline, and how investors can navigate a more balanced currency landscape ahead. 

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Credit: Canaries in the Coal Mine, or a Healthy Reality Check

November 10, 2025

Recent high-profile bankruptcies have put credit markets back in the spotlight. In this week’s Market Matters, Lauren Goodwin and Sarah Hirsch are joined by Rob Smalley and Cameron White from MacKay Shields and Patrick Koehl from Apogem Capital to go beyond the headlines and decode what’s driving market sentiment.


 

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