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Economy Is Strong, but Investor Uncertainty Lingers
WashingtonWise - June 13, 2024 07:05 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsIn the first half of 2024, though the markets are doing well, inflation is cooling, unemployment is near record lows, and the economy is strong, there continues to be an undercurrent of anxiety among investors. That's likely due to the sense that there are a lot of uncertainties out there, inclu...
Today’s Yields Put the Income Back in Fixed Income
WashingtonWise - May 16, 2024 07:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsDuring more than a decade of near-zero interest rates, many investors got used to low returns from boring bonds. But bonds are exciting again, providing investors with predictable real income and stability. So where do bonds fits in today’s portfolio? Collin Martin, director and fixed income str...
Are Global Headaches Triggering Risks & Rewards?
WashingtonWise - May 02, 2024 07:05 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsThere has been a flurry of geopolitical developments in recent weeks, from Congress passing a massive foreign aid bill to Cabinet members visiting China to India's elections. But the one that has grabbed the most attention―at least among your kids―is the potential banning of Chinese-owned TikTok...
Is There Any Good News for the Data-Driven Fed?
WashingtonWise - April 18, 2024 07:05 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsThe Fed says its decisions are data-driven, but recent data on inflation, jobs, and other key economic metrics don't seem to be offering a consistent message. Kevin Gordon, Schwab's senior investment strategist, joins host Mike Townsend to go below the headline data and look at what the Fed is w...
No Matter Your Age, Start Medicare Planning Now
WashingtonWise - March 21, 2024 07:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsMedicare is one of the toughest federal programs to navigate, a maze of confusing choices, odd deadlines, and potential penalties. Yet it's critically important for everyone, even if you're just starting out in your career, to understand it. On this episode, Susan Hirshman, director of wealth ma...
Don't Bet Your Portfolio on Election Year Fears
WashingtonWise - March 07, 2024 08:10 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsThe presidential election and its impact on the markets loom large among investors' concerns. Mike Townsend tapped the resources of Schwab's Center for Financial Research to answer client questions, including the role of third-party candidates; what happens if either of the main candidates leave...
Considering Bonds? What to Know Before You Buy
WashingtonWise - February 22, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsBonds can be intimidating. While many investors regard them as a necessary component of a balanced portfolio, that doesn't mean they have a good understanding of how they work. When U.S. bonds struggled to their worst performance ever in 2022, investors naturally were spooked. But in 2024 bonds ...
Geopolitical Risk: Is the Bark Worse than the Bite?
WashingtonWise - February 08, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsFrom China's economic woes and tensions with Taiwan, to escalating fighting in the Middle East and the disruption of shipping routes, to central banks keeping interest rates high, there is no shortage of anxiety about geopolitical risks. On today's episode, host Mike Townsend is joined by Jeffre...
Markets Notch Record Rally: Is It Sustainable?
WashingtonWise - January 25, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsWith the S&P 500® and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs recently, the bear market is officially over. But is this momentum sustainable? Schwab Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon joins host Mike Townsend to dig into the latest economic data and discuss some potentially worr...
How to Navigate the 2024 Markets Like the Pros
WashingtonWise - January 11, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsFor investors, 2024 has more than its share of unknowns, including what steps the Fed and other central banks will take, the direction of ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and how elections both in the U.S. and more than 60 countries around the world will play out. These unpredictable...
Shape Up Your Financial Plan for 2024
WashingtonWise - December 07, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsWith 2023 winding down, it’s important for investors to take stock of their financial plan, consider strategies to minimize taxes, and begin looking for opportunities in 2024. Host Mike Townsend is joined by Daniel Stein, who manages two Schwab branches in Virginia, to discuss what investors are...
Stocks End Week With Broad Gains
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 17, 2023 21:55 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major indexes extended their winning streaks to three weeks as subdued inflation readings continued to bolster investor confidence. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or perso...
Stocks Mixed as Walmart, Jobs Data Raise Concerns
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 16, 2023 22:08 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe Dow ended a four-day winning streak after the biggest U.S. retailer issued a warning about consumer spending, while weekly jobless claims jumped more than expected. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered indivi...
Financial Fraud: Savvy Investors Aren’t Immune
WashingtonWise - November 16, 2023 08:10 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsIn today’s globally interconnected financial world, fraud and scams are all too common, and anyone can become a victim. On this episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend talks with DJ Johnson, head of Financial Crimes Risk Management at Charles Schwab, about the ever-evolving fraud landscape...
Stocks Extend Gains on More Friendly Inflation Data
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 15, 2023 21:56 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major stock indexes climbed to three-month highs after lower-than-expected producer price readings bolstered confidence the Fed may be done raising rates. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized r...
Stocks Soar as Inflation Data Raises Rate Hopes
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 14, 2023 21:46 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsA bigger-than-expected slowdown in the CPI raised hopes the Fed's rate-raising campaign could be over. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The ty...
Stocks Mixed Ahead of Inflation Data
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 13, 2023 21:50 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average extended last week's gains to end near a two-month high, but the rest of the market was mixed as investors waited for October inflation numbers. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be consider...
Stocks End Higher as Yields Stabilize
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 10, 2023 21:48 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major indexes posted their second straight week of gains as investors awaited next week's inflation reports. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advi...
(BONUS) From On Investing: The View from Washington D.C.
WashingtonWise - November 10, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsIn this episode of On Investing, hosts Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones welcome Mike Townsend to the show. Mike is Schwab's managing director of legislative and regulatory affairs in Washington D.C. He is also the host of Schwab's WashingtonWise podcast, which explores the intersection between po...
Stocks Tumble as Fed Chair Stirs Rate Concerns
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 09, 2023 21:49 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major indexes ended a brief winning streak after comments from Fed Chair Powell stoked concerns over interest rates. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investm...
Stocks Mixed as Rally Stalls
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 08, 2023 21:55 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major indexes took a breather from their recent rally as investors waited for further clues on the outlook for the economy and interest rates. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendatio...
Stock Benchmarks Extend November Rally
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 07, 2023 21:49 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe S&P 500 rose for the seventh straight day to a seven-week high, but much of the rest of the market lagged behind. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment...
Stocks Mixed as Market Pauses After Sharp Rally
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 06, 2023 21:56 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsU.S. equity benchmarks posted modest gains, but the overall market was mixed as investors weighed questions over interest rates and the economy. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations...
Stocks Extend Rally on Jobs Report
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 03, 2023 20:50 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe S&P 500 posted its strongest week in more than a year after a weaker-than-expected employment report boosted confidence the Fed could be done raising rates. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized...
Stocks Rally on Hopes That Rates Have Peaked
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 02, 2023 20:51 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe major stock indexes added to their post-Fed meeting gains to close at their highest levels in more than two weeks. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investmen...
Hurdles Mounting for Deeply Divided House
WashingtonWise - November 02, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsHuge challenges are looming as Capitol Hill inches its way back towards normal after the unprecedented ouster of the speaker of the House and a three-week search for his successor. On this episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend dives into how the recent chaos in the House and the emergenc...
Stocks Extend Gains After Fed Holds Line on Rates
Schwab Market Update Audio - November 01, 2023 20:47 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe S&P 500 Index rose for a third-straight day after Fed policymakers, as expected, kept benchmark interest rates unchanged. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized in...
Stocks Broadly Higher, Though Down for the Month
Schwab Market Update Audio - October 31, 2023 20:44 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsStocks ended an otherwise dire October with a small bounce as investors looked ahead to the conclusion of the Fed meeting and jobs numbers later in the week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized r...
Stocks Rebound Broadly to Start Heavy News Week
Schwab Market Update Audio - October 30, 2023 20:55 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe S&P 500 Index posted its first gain in four sessions as investors looked ahead to key earnings and economic reports. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investm...
Stocks Fall Again, S&P Enters Correction Territory
Schwab Market Update Audio - October 27, 2023 21:06 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe S&P 500 Index fell into correction territory as concern over high interest rates and the path of the economy kept the market on the defensive. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendatio...
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