Government Policy
Understand how policy decisions coming out of Washington may impact financial markets and your investments.
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.
Early Impacts of the Trade War
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Schwab Market Perspective: Hard Turn on Tariffs
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
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.
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.
Considering the Risk of Stagflation & Uncertainty
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.