Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
What Past Fed Rate Cycles Can Tell Us
Looking back at the 14 Fed rate cycles since 1929, certain patterns emerge. Still, investors instead need to examine what factors are driving the Fed now.
Recent Market Volatility & the Role of Fixed Income
Kathy Jones interviews Matt Hastings about the challenges of managing fixed income portfolios.
Schwab Market Perspective: Spinning
Markets were recently rattled by concerns the U.S. may slip into recession, but it's not clear that those fears are justified.
The Future of Social Security and Medicare?
Medicare and Social Security are projected to run out of money by 2036. Mike Townsend discusses possible solutions to the shortfalls and the likelihood of each.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Carry Trade Unwind: Is It Really Over?
Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.
What Declining Interest Rates Could Mean for You
When the Federal Reserve lowers its key short-term interest rate, the impact isn't uniform across the financial universe.
What to Watch as the 2024 Election Approaches
Presidential elections historically have had little impact on the markets, but which party controls the House and Senate will have a major influence on the 2025 policy agenda.
Fed Holds Rates Steady But Hints at Upcoming Cut
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at the July meeting, but left the door open to rate cuts later this year.