Government Policy
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The number of people continuing to file for unemployment insurance has started to fall. Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at what that labor market tightness may mean in the Week Ahead.
On Investing
What are the implications of a more hawkish Fed, and what should investors watch as markets weigh the possibility of additional rate hikes?
Fed policymakers unanimously voted to raise rates 25 basis points, the first hike since 2023, and vowed to fight inflation. Another hike is seen this year, but 2027 is in question.
Washington Watch
Markets await a possible Fed rate hike as Congress weighs Trump's dividend proposal, a limited fall session, and a Senate vote on crypto regulation.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why the speed and purpose of rate hikes may matter more than any specific interest-rate level.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why inflation remains elevated and what a potentially more inflation-prone economic era may mean for investors.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders discusses inflation and the AI boom with Jim Bullard, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Washington Watch
The 2026 midterms could reshape control of Congress, raising the odds of divided government and near-term market volatility, but investors should stay focused on long-term goals.
U.S. debt may not be at an immediate breaking point, but persistent deficits, higher rates, and rising interest costs are narrowing fiscal space and market tolerance.