Government Policy

Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.

Tariff Two-Step: What to Watch as Earnings Begin

Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.

Making Sense of Recent Market Volatility

After a turbulent few days in the market, what strategies should investors consider?

Relative Winners in a Trade War

While there are no absolute winners in a trade war, there may be relative winners in the global stock market for investors to consider.

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)

Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.

Investor's Guide to the April Tariffs

On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.

Fed Holds Steady, Cites "Elevated Uncertainty"

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.

Market Correction: What Does It Mean?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?

Schwab Market Perspective: Recession Risk Rising?

Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.

Making International Great Again?

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.