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Warsh's Hawkish Turn: What It May Mean for Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why the speed and purpose of rate hikes may matter more than any specific interest-rate level.

Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Broadcom's Beat, Investors Await Jobs Data

Broadcom earnings late yesterday beat expectations but shares initially dipped. Investors await today's initial jobless claims and tomorrow's critical nonfarm payrolls data.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, two new members set to join the House, Fed chair speech boosts rate hike possibility, and national debt hits $40 trillion.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Warsh's Words Spark Hike Fears with Jobs Data Next

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.

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The Bond Market Strikes Back

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why inflation remains elevated and what a potentially more inflation-prone economic era may mean for investors.

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Valuing Crypto Through the Lens of a 51% Attack

Analyzing the costs and constraints of a 51% attack might help frame how network security, miner incentives, and decentralization could influence crypto valuation.

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Has the Fed Accepted 3% Inflation? (With Jim Bullard)

Liz Ann Sonders discusses inflation and the AI boom with Jim Bullard, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

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Should You Consider High-Yield Municipal Bonds?

High-yield municipal bonds might be worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.