WashingtonWise

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October 28, 2021 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.
37 min
October 14, 2021 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.
33 min
September 30, 2021 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.
33 min
September 16, 2021 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?
26 min
July 29, 2021 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.
31 min
July 15, 2021 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.
25 min
July 01, 2021 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.
22 min
June 17, 2021 Putting Inflation in Perspective
Liz Ann Sonders, Schwab’s chief investment strategist, joins Mike to explore what’s driving the current burst of inflation and to share her insights on the future inflation picture and what it means for investors.
36 min
June 03, 2021 Global Investing During Economic Expansion
U.S. foreign policy initiatives will take center stage at the upcoming G7 summit, but Congress will be busy at home working through a long list of policy decisions, including the president’s 2022 budget proposal.
29 min
May 20, 2021 What Does a Busy SEC Agenda Mean for Investors?
The SEC’s agenda is packed with issues that directly impact individual investors. What steps are underway to address them while keeping the markets moving?
23 min

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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.