Jeff Sommer

Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.

Back in 1994, bonds with fabulous yields were there for the taking. Our columnist doesn’t see treasures like that now, but there are solid buys.

As interest rates rose over the past few years, bond prices plummeted, making high-quality bonds more attractive, our columnist says.

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

Treasury rates and oil and gasoline prices have been increasing, putting the Fed in a difficult spot, our columnist says.

The U.S. currency has been on a tear, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady is likely to keep the dollar “higher for…

Stocks are mired in a holding pattern. The big question, our columnist says, is when will the Federal Reserve start to cut interest rates?

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…

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.