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Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

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

A U.S. deal with China got a lukewarm greeting as it keeps high tariffs and doesn't seem to open room for additional U.S. chip sales. Oracle beat expectations, and PPI is up next.

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

The Senate is continuing to work behind the scenes to develop its version of the "One Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill that passed the House by a single vote in May.
Market 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?

Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.
Sector Views

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Market Outlook

Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.

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