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Insights


The latest commentary on factors affecting the markets and investors’ portfolios

FOMC January takeaways: The Fed’s independence

Why Lisa Cook’s fate could be more consequential than Jerome Powell’s replacement.

2026 Outlook | Distinct views. One vision.

Learn how the different boutiques at Raymond James Investment Management are approaching 2026.

2026 Eagle municipal market outlook

What to watch in healthcare, higher education, transportation, and general obligation (GO) bonds.

Another cut, and a rally

But the dissents continue.

Will the Fed lose its independence?

The risk can’t be ignored, writes Cougar Global Investments Portfolio Manager Irina Dorogan.

FOMC January takeaways: The Fed’s independence

Why Lisa Cook’s fate could be more consequential than Jerome Powell’s replacement.

U.S. demographics and labor trends

A long-term recipe for stagflation? Implications for investors.

The Fed cuts

Expect more short-term noise — and pay attention to history.

Small-cap investing

Despite trust issues of the past, there could be light at the end of the tunnel.

Mid-cap stocks

Long-term outperformance. Often overlooked.

Is the labor market data really that surprising?

Jason Richey, CFA, digs into the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From dominance to doubt

The mighty U.S. dollar has been weakened – but don’t count it out.

Less is more

Investment implications of Trump’s deregulation agenda

What drives up the price of gold?

Geopolitics. Central banks. And recent shifts in market behavior.

The case for investing at all-time highs

They’re more frequent than you might think. And they tend to foreshadow more gains.

Markets in Focus

Timely analysis of market moves and sectors of opportunity

The Markets in Focus Podcast

Discussions focused on the latest trends and developments driving the markets.

Quarterly Commentary

A snapshot of market happenings, a review of the portfolios and an outlook from Raymond James Investment Management affiliates.