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:
Political consultant and futurist Bruce Mehlman joins the podcast to discuss the trends investors should be watching for as the markets and the country adjust to a post-pandemic world.
Jeff Kleintop, Schwab’s chief global strategist, joins the podcast to discuss trade relations, global vaccine distribution, and other key issues with implications for U.S. investors.
A flurry of executive orders and a new administration mean plenty of changes in Washington. But the markets are anticipating economic stimulus, faster vaccine distribution, and more. Can D.C. deliver?
President Biden is settling in and filling out his administration. Meet the five administration picks whose decisions are likely to have the most impact on the markets.
Democrats will have full control of Washington, but with a slim majority in the House and a 50-50 tie in the Senate, compromise will be required to move their priorities through Congress.
Control of the Senate—and the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s policy agenda—will be determined by Georgia’s runoff elections on January 5. What impact could the potential outcomes have on the markets?
America voted, and while some uncertainty remains—especially regarding control of the Senate—a new political configuration is taking shape. So what’s the market impact?
With the 2020 election days away, we look at market reactions to elections past and preview what to watch for as the returns come in November 3.
Domestic political drama—including the president’s bout with COVID—has far-reaching implications, potentially reverberating beyond our borders.
With unemployment still high, businesses struggling, and concerns about a COVID-19 winter wave on the rise, the Federal Reserve adjusted its approach to interest rates and inflation. What does it mean for the economy and investors?
Investors are facing powerful headwinds—from the pandemic to election concerns to social unrest. So how do we calm our anxieties, stay focused, and make sound decisions for our portfolios and finances?
Individuals, state and local governments, and businesses are all struggling during the pandemic. But Congress can’t fix everything, so who will be the winners and losers in the next big aid package?
With four months until Election Day, states are facing real challenges to ensure that everyone who wants to vote can, that they can do it safely, and that the process is secure. Are they up to the challenge?
The stock market seems to shrug off an economy battered by unprecedented unemployment and plummeting GDP—but is that disconnect sustainable?
Relations between the U.S. and China have deteriorated, and both sides continue to throw fresh fuel on the fire. How much is the growing divide impacting markets, and what are its long-term implications?
