Five Big Issues
With several key issues moving to the front burner in Washington, investors are asking questions about what they could mean to their finances now and into retirement.
Recession: Are We There Yet?
Investors are faced with an overload of data on jobs, inflation, energy prices, housing and more. But does it all add up to a recession?
Fed Gets Aggressive
Sticky inflation leads Fed to give rates a bigger bump. Could change be on the horizon for the economy and the markets?
Fighting Investing Fears
We can be our own worst enemy when emotional and behavioral factors drive our investing decisions. So how do we get past them and make sound choices?
Current Global Winners & Losers
U.S. financial markets are rocky, but that’s not true for all markets across the globe. Why the discrepancy, and where are potential opportunities?
Can Fed Win Inflation Battle?
Liz Ann Sonders joins the podcast to discuss the Fed's aggressive approach on inflation, the chances for a recession, the market's reaction, and what investors need to keep in mind.
Crypto's Split Personality
Is it a currency? Is it an investment? Can it be both? Schwab's Randy Frederick joins the podcast to discuss what investors need to know about where cryptocurrency may be headed.
World Changes Expose Risks
War in Europe is sparking rapid change with repercussions around the globe. Investors have questions about how to respond and whether things will ever return to the way they were.
Interest Rates Set to Rise
How high and fast must interest rates rise before consumers and companies slow spending enough to bring inflation under control? Will these rate hikes impact jobs and the economy?
Geopolitics and U.S. Markets
Growing tensions with Russia and China have the U.S. and EU considering tough responses. But how will the markets and the economy react to these geopolitical showdowns?
Rising Rates Target Inflation
Getting inflation under control is job one at the Fed right now, so rates are set to rise. But how soon, how much, and at what cost to the economy?
3 Issues Still Facing Congress
As the year winds down, Congress and the president must make decisions on key issues with potential long-term impact on the markets and economy.
Investing for Impact and Profit
An explosion of investor interest in environmental, social, and governance factors has companies and regulators scrambling to strike the right balance.
Signs of Change and Opportunity
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.
Anxious Markets Eye Big Issues
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.
Can D.C. Halt the Bull Market?
The long-running bull market is facing pressures as Congress continues to flail against complex issues that threaten the economy.
Big Issues May Rattle Markets
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?
Confusing Economic Signals
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.
Debt Ceiling Volatility Ahead?
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.
Top Questions From Investors
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.