Government Policy
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Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
Washington Watch
Kevin Warsh backs the Fed's 2% inflation goal, the SEC proposes e-delivery, Congress considers a stock-trading ban and bill to avert a shutdown, and a BLS nominee advances.
Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses the Leading Economic Index® and its role in signaling the current phase of the economic cycle in his latest look at the Week Ahead.
On Investing
This episode examines the growing case that investors have moved beyond the low-inflation, low-volatility "Great Moderation" Era and into a new "Temperamental" Era.
Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.
On Investing
Fed chair Warsh’s first meeting kept rates steady but struck a hawkish tone on inflation while signaling less transparency, driving market uncertainty.
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.
On Investing
What’s in store for the second half of 2026? A resilient economy may continue, but stretched valuations and shifting market correlations remain risks.
On Investing
IPO hype is rising, but fundamentals still matter. We break down valuations, index mechanics, and why Fed policy and rates still play a key role for investors.