Jennifer Yousif

The din from the debt-ceiling debate is almost deafening, and it’s likely to get worse. Though the reality may not be quite so bad.

Thursday’s debt-ceiling drama in a divided Washington is in the headlines, yet again, even as investors remain focused on data.

This week’s reader question is on fixed-income investments in developing countries:  What is your thinking on emerging market bonds? Is now the time to invest? Emerging market bonds can add diversification and increase the yield in your portfolio. The downside is that the higher yield comes with additional risk—though not …