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Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets.

Successful investing begins with being informed. Read the insights of top Schwab professionals and keep up with the daily flux of the stock market.


US Market Commentary

Why Does Sentiment Not Match Hard Data?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the divergence between hard economic data and consumer sentiment in the markets.
May 30, 2025

No Hard Feelings: Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists

There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.
May 27, 2025
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Understanding Share Classes

A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why they matter.
May 27, 2025

What Should Your Advisor Know About You?

How much should you share with your financial advisor? Learn why trust, open communication, and the right information matter when working with professional help.
May 26, 2025

Navigating the 'Funky' Market Environment (With Helene Meisler)

Longtime market technician Helene Meisler joins Liz Ann Sonders to explore market trends, sentiment, and volatility, offering insights on the evolving investing landscape.
May 23, 2025

Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports

A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.
May 22, 2025
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Dottie Pepper: LPGA Legend & CBS Announcer

Lead walking reporter for CBS Golf and former pro Dottie Pepper discusses her path to the LPGA and beyond.
May 20, 2025
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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 Are Munis Attractive Right Now?

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

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
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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

(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
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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman

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

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

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
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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

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
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

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