Current Winners and Losers in the Global Economy
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 the Fed Win the 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.
Cryptocurrency'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.
Rapid World Changes Expose Vulnerabilities & 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.
Rates Set to Rise: How High, How Fast, How Long?
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?
Could Geopolitical Hotspots Burn 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?
Will Rising Interest Rates Tame 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?
Three Unresolved Issues Congress Must Address
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.
Can Your Portfolio Make an Impact and a Profit?
An explosion of investor interest in environmental, social, and governance factors has companies and regulators scrambling to strike the right balance.
Reading the Signs of Change and Finding 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 Speed Bumps Ahead
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. Chaos 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, Tight Deadlines May Rattle the 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: What's Going On?
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 Disruption: 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.
On Your Mind: Investors' Top Mid-Year Questions
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.