Government Policy

Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.

Schwab Market Perspective: After the Landing

Has the Federal Reserve achieved an economic "soft landing"? A resilient U.S. economy suggests it may have.

What to Watch as the 2024 Election Approaches

Presidential elections historically have had little impact on the markets, but which party controls the House and Senate will have a major influence on the 2025 policy agenda.

A Trader's View on Options Volatility & Elections

Elections create uncertainty for financial markets, particularly in the months leading up to Election Day. Option traders may look for a strategy for potential opportunities.

Is China Investable Again?

Should China deliver sufficient stimulus to break the cycle of tightening fiscal policy, we may find China, and emerging markets, investable again.

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Making Sense of the Current Economic Cycle

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders examine the current rate-cutting environment in the context of previous economic cycles.

Global Issues Abound: Should Investors Be Worried?

There's no shortage of geopolitical concerns, but do they mean trouble for the U.S. and international markets? Where should investors look for opportunities?

Party in the USA: Election Facts

Historically, staying invested has been, in our view, an effective strategy and one to consider when it comes to election years and beyond.

Under-the-Surface Employment Indicators to Watch (With Doug Ramsey)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.

2024 Election: A Look at Candidates' Tax Proposals

The presidential candidates have floated widely different tax policy ideas, but it's far from clear how these proposals would fare in Congress.