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Week Ahead

Facing a week packed with data, Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses Tuesday's CPI report, Fed Chairman Warsh's first testimony to Congress, and retail sales in the latest Week Ahead.
On Investing with Liz Ann Sonders & Collin Martin
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.
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Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.
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Washington Watch

Trump Accounts launch with new guidance, the Supreme Court reinforces Fed independence, and an affordable housing bill moves toward becoming law.
On Investing with Liz Ann Sonders & Collin Martin
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 with Liz Ann Sonders & Collin Martin
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 with Liz Ann Sonders & Collin Martin
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.
Washington Wise

Counted out after a negative first quarter, the bull market roared back in April and May. Can earnings keep feeding this bull? And what could slow it down?

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