Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
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Washington Watch
Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan. Here are some of the key provisions for investors and taxpayers.
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
On Investing
Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.
Washington Watch
The Senate is getting close to the finish line on its version of the "One Big Beautiful" tax-and-spending bill.
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.
Market Outlook
Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.