Liz Ann Sonders
Liz Ann Sonders is Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. 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 I podcast.


Markets and Economy
On Investing
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As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

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Market Outlook
Markets and Economy
The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kevin Gordon

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.
Kathy Jones,
Liz Ann Sonders

US
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Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kevin Gordon

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Uncertainty around future economic policies could translate to wait-and-see mode for many business leaders, the markets, and the Fed.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on both the equity and bond markets.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
Omnichannel
On Investing
After a year of podcast episodes, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review some memorable moments and reflect on what's changed in this unique cycle.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

US
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Earnings season is shaping up to be relatively strong so far, but the market will likely continue to shift focus to an increasingly murky sales picture.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kevin Gordon

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Kathy Jones and Collin Martin give an overview of recent developments in the bond markets. They cover corporate credit spreads, issuance, preferred securities, TIPS, and more.
Kathy Jones,
Liz Ann Sonders

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Carol Spain explains how a team of researchers evaluate different corporate bonds and make decisions in the fixed income markets.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy
On Investing
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Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders examine the current rate-cutting environment in the context of previous economic cycles.
Liz Ann Sonders,
Kathy Jones