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US Market Commentary

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope

Why do tiny gaps near round numbers alter how we perceive value? Learn how small thresholds can drive big differences in decision-making.
May 19, 2025

Why International and Why Now

The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.
May 19, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Why Are Munis Attractive Right Now?

Tariffs change directions again, and Cooper Howard discusses the appeal of municipal bonds.
May 16, 2025

Hate It or Love It: Sentiment's Message

The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.
May 12, 2025

Does Your Inner Scorekeeper Skew Your Judgement?

How do mental scorecards shape your financial decisions? Professor Daniel Stone joins to unpack how reference points can shape risk, reward, and regret.
May 12, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.
May 9, 2025
WashingtonWise: A Podcast for Investors

When Markets Talk, the Bond Market Speaks Loudest

The fluctuating economic environment, tariffs, and the Fed's ongoing challenges keep bond investors wondering where to turn.
May 8, 2025
Invested in the Game

Andy Johnson: Founder, Fried Egg Golf

Andy Johnson, founder of Fried Egg Golf, explains what drew him to the game and how he turned his passion into a career.
May 6, 2025

Tariffs: Q1 Impacts and Q2 Negotiations

A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.
May 5, 2025
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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman

How can streaks be both motivating and demotivating?
May 5, 2025

(Bonus) Did May Day Reshape Investing?

Mark Riepe explores the history of how investing has become more accessible, from key milestones like May Day to the various factors that have shaped who could participate through the last century.
May 5, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Is Confidence Eroding in U.S. Investability? (With Dario Perkins)

Liz Ann Sonders and Dario Perkins of TS Lombard discuss the potential for a recession, the labor market, the Fed's next move, and more.
May 2, 2025

"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter?

University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
April 30, 2025
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Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?

Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
April 28, 2025

Dominoes: Recessions' History Guide

Recession risk remains elevated, likely only receding with a fuller "pivot" in tariff-related uncertainty. While every recession is unique, history can provide a guide.
April 28, 2025

Can You Be Proactive in Times of Market Volatility?

Market swings can shake any investor's confidence. Learn ways you can stay grounded, trust your financial plan, and take smart, long-term steps in uncertain times.
April 28, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty

Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
April 25, 2025
WashingtonWise: A Podcast for Investors

China Trade War: A Fight With No Winners

Trade wars come down to each country’s vulnerabilities, resilience, and ability to outlast the other. So how do the U.S. and China stack up?
April 24, 2025
Invested in the Game

Introducing Invested in the Game

Schwab's newest podcast, Invested in the Game, features true stories of people who are driving the game of golf forward.
April 22, 2025

The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility

The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.
April 22, 2025

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