Political analyst, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Helping investors understand how policy and politics in Washington affect the markets and your investments.
Joined June 2019
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On the new episode of my WashingtonWise podcast, I share my final election preview. I look at the key races in the battle for the House and Senate, the historical market reaction to midterms, how the outcome may impact the 2027 policy agenda and more. schwab.com/learn/story/midte…
In my new "Washington: What to Watch Now" column, the Senate hits the pre-election finish line with votes on political hot topics: data centers and a congressional stock trading ban. Plus updates on e-delivery, an SEC commissioner stepping down and more. schwab.com/learn/story/washi…
My new WashingtonWise podcast is out. @CollinMartinCS joins me to talk about the bond market, the Fed rate hike, Treasury's buyback program, his outlook for rates and fixed-income investing heading into 2027 and more. Give it a listen! schwab.com/learn/story/bond-…
My travels take me to San Antonio today and I'm happy to have the chance to join @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 ET to talk about the president's big foreign policy week, the midterms exactly six weeks from Election Day and more!
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A unanimous decision to raise the fed funds rate in September ... 16 members anticipate another increase this year
New WashingtonWise podcast is out. Great conversation with @JoeMazzolaCS about the history of markets before elections, the strong earnings environment, bond market turmoil, next week's Fed meeting, worries about a pullback and more. Give it a listen! schwab.com/learn/story/compe…
Going to join @AlexCoffeyCS on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk Fed, Congress and the president's plan to send every American $5,000...maybe.
House passes bill to fund government from 10/1 to 12/11, ensuring no government shutdown before the election. 370-48 vote a clear indicator that neither party saw any political advantage to a shutdown. Passing it is basically the last thing Congress had to do before November.
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.@LizAnnSonders and @MikeTownsendCS join #MorningTradeLive and host @sam_vadas to discuss earnings, tomorrow's speech in Jackson Hole from Fed Chair Warsh, and other key issues on Capitol Hill.
📽️ The Big 🖼️ on @SchwabNetwork
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Looking forward to joining @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk about the highly anticipated Fed conference at Jackson Hole, the House getting ready to return to Washington and more.
Classy move by the @Nationals at tonight’s game: the Crowd Karaoke was 9 to 5. RIP, @DollyParton 😢
Super helpful explainer here about some of what’s going on in the bond market from my colleague @alexandraandnyc
After this week's bond market drama, we at @SchwabResearch, @CharlesSchwab thought it was a good time to explain what Treasury buybacks are and why they matter now.
My first comprehensive look at the 2026 midterms published today. What to watch for, how the battles for the House and Senate are likely to play out, how the markets may react and what it all means for investors. Give it a read! schwab.com/learn/story/what-…
Great conversation as always with @sam_vadas!
.@MikeTownsendCS shares his Big 🖼️ view on the key issues facing Capitol Hill with host @sam_vadas on #MorningTradeLive.
📽️ @SchwabNetwork
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I'm hopping on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 am to chat with @sam_vadas about the latest possible Iran deal, the Senate scrambling and stumbling toward vacation and more.
On my new WashingtonWise podcast, I dive into some of the big stories in Washington: the Fed, new tariffs, the potential for AI regulation, efforts to avoid a government shutdown and more. Plus I share my outlook on the midterms. Give it a listen! schwab.com/learn/story/congr…
Staring at the clock on my computer, waiting for it to hit 2 pm so we can get the Fed decision. Reminds me of watching my kids when they knew one of the colleges they applied to was going to drop the admissions decision at the top of the hour.
Great conversation with @AlexCoffeyCS this morning!
.@MikeTownsendCS and Nathan Peterson join #MorningTradeLive with host @AlexCoffeyCS to share their Big 🖼️ views on the issues facing Capitol Hill and the current market dynamics.
📽️ @SchwabNetwork
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Looking forward to being on @SchwabNetwork this morning around 10:20 to discuss the uncertainty surrounding this afternoon's Fed decision, growing tensions between the White House and the Senate and more.