WashingtonWise
Summary: Our finances, portfolios and the markets are affected daily by the policies and politics coming out of Washington. In each episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend, Charles Schwab’s Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, focuses a non-partisan eye on the stories that matter most to investors, and his guests offer actionable suggestions for what to do--and what not to do--with your portfolio. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options.
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Podcasts:
An explosion of investor interest in environmental, social and governance factors has companies and regulators scrambling to strike the right balance.
Liz Ann Sonders comes back to discuss what investors should be watching for as markets react to changes in the supply chain, the workforce, economic policies, and more.
The market is facing a host of issues, both short and long term, that are sparking concerns for investors. Liz Ann Sonders joins the podcast to help make sense of it all.
The long-running bull market is facing pressures as Congress continues to flail against complex issues that threaten the economy.
Congress is facing four major issues, all with short timelines and big hurdles. Can lawmakers find common ground to avoid a government shutdown or worse?
Tried and true economic signals are mixed and have investors in a quandary. Kathy Jones joins the podcast to discuss what investors should be watching for as economic growth slows and inflation ramps up.
It’s been two years since markets had to worry about the debt ceiling, which often sparks market volatility. Now it’s back, and the clock is ticking for Congress to address it. Here’s what investors need to know.
Washington’s slow progress on infrastructure, taxes, deficits, debt, and bills aimed at big tech leaves investors with many questions. Mike Townsend offers updates and discusses the potential for market volatility.
Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab’s chief investment strategist, joins Mike to explore what’s driving the current burst of inflation and to share her insights on the future inflation picture and what it means for investors.
U.S. foreign policy initiatives will take center stage at the upcoming G7 summit, but Congress will be busy at home working through a long list of policy decisions, including the president’s 2022 budget proposal.
The SEC’s agenda is packed with issues that directly impact individual investors. What steps are underway to address them while keeping the markets moving?
The president has proposed a series of tax increases, but can they make it through Congress? What should investors be watching for?
Infrastructure is getting plenty of press lately, but investors want answers on a wide range of topics, from China to inflation to the ever-growing debt and deficit.
After a frantic Q1 that saw record trading volume, what are the key issues for investors to watch as Q2 begins?
Kathy Jones, Schwab’s chief fixed income strategist, joins the podcast to consider how an improving economy may be the real driver behind rising rates and how the Fed plans to keep the momentum going.
