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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Powell Prep: Fed Chair Ahead as Iran Updates Eyed

Fed Chair Powell addresses legislators today and may be asked about dovish remarks from policy makers. Separately, Middle East developments remain top of mind, and FedEx reports.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

The Senate is getting close to the finish line on its version of the "One Big Beautiful" tax-and-spending bill.

What's Going On…With Inflation

Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Says Risks Still Elevated

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.

Supply Chain Messages About the Trade War

What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

'Muddiness' & Uncertainty in the Markets (With Cameron Dawson)

Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.

Schwab Market Perspective: 2025 Mid-Year Outlook

Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.

Market Snapshot | June 2025

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

Market Outlook

2025 Wealth Management Midyear Outlook

2025 has been a bouncy year so far with market ups and downs and uncertainty regarding possible tax changes and economic impacts of tariffs. Are you ready for what may come next?