Liz Ann Sonders
Liz Ann Sonders is the Chief Investment Strategist for the Schwab Center for Financial Research. She has a range of investment strategy responsibilities, from market and economic analysis to investor education, all focused on the individual investor. She cohosts Schwab's On Investing podcast.
Markets and Economy
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The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
On Investing
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As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?
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On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
US
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After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.
On Investing
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Liz Ann Sonders and Peter Atwater delve into how investor confidence, market narratives, and the "K-shaped economy" are influencing the current market cycle.
On Investing
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Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the political implications of the recent government shutdown and how it might affect the markets.
US
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While we wait for federal data to come back online, private sector gauges continue to underscore still-weak manufacturing, resilient services, and mediocre job growth.
On Investing
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Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the economic data implications of the ongoing government shutdown and which indicators matter most.
On Investing
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David Beckworth and Kathy Jones discuss the evolution of the Fed’s balance sheet and the future of digital currencies.
On Investing
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Kathy Jones and Collin Martin discuss why some high-profile failures and defaults have sent jitters through the credit markets.
On Investing
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Patrick Harker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joins the show to discuss monetary policy, inflation expectations, and more.