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US Market Commentary

Why Are Munis Attractive Right Now?

Tariffs change directions again, and Cooper Howard discusses the appeal of municipal bonds.
May 16, 2025

Does Your Inner Scorekeeper Skew Your Judgement?

How do mental scorecards shape your financial decisions? Professor Daniel Stone joins to unpack how reference points can shape risk, reward, and regret.
May 12, 2025

Should the Fed Focus on Inflation or Unemployment?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin break down the Fed's current predicament and what the future might hold for interest rates.
May 9, 2025

Andy Johnson: Founder, Fried Egg Golf

Andy Johnson, founder of Fried Egg Golf, explains what drew him to the game and how he turned his passion into a career.
May 6, 2025

Three Things to Know About the Wheel Strategy

The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.
May 6, 2025

(Bonus) Did May Day Reshape Investing?

Mark Riepe explores the history of how investing has become more accessible, from key milestones like May Day to the various factors that have shaped who could participate through the last century.
May 5, 2025

Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman

How can streaks be both motivating and demotivating?
May 5, 2025

Is Confidence Eroding in U.S. Investability? (With Dario Perkins)

Liz Ann Sonders and Dario Perkins of TS Lombard discuss the potential for a recession, the labor market, the Fed's next move, and more.
May 2, 2025

"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter?

University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
April 30, 2025

Can You Be Proactive in Times of Market Volatility?

Market swings can shake any investor's confidence. Learn ways you can stay grounded, trust your financial plan, and take smart, long-term steps in uncertain times.
April 28, 2025

Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?

Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
April 28, 2025

The State of Rates and the Bond Market During Uncertainty

Collin Martin and Kathy Jones dissect the current environment for different types of bonds and bond investors.
April 25, 2025

The Average True Range Indicator and Volatility

The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.
April 22, 2025

Introducing Invested in the Game

Schwab's newest podcast, Invested in the Game, features true stories of people who are driving the game of golf forward.
April 22, 2025

What is a Micro E-Mini Future?

Micro E-mini futures offer traders exposure to four leading U.S. stock indexes in bite-size contracts.
April 21, 2025

Weak Dollar Is No Silver Lining as Firms Face Tariffs

The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.
April 21, 2025

Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich

We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced.
April 21, 2025

Weathering Market Volatility: Can Dividends Help?

Deane Antoniou joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion about long-term retirement strategies and dividend-paying stocks.
April 18, 2025

Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
April 15, 2025

Which Milestone Ages Factor Into Retirement Planning?

Retirement planning is tied to a series of milestone ages. Mark Riepe outlines which birthdays can shape decisions about your financial future.
April 14, 2025

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