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Economic Policies and the Market

Prepare your portfolio for every policy change

Learn how governmental change, the Fed and fluctuating rates can affect your personal investments.

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Take advantage of resources that help keep you in the know on economics and governmental policy.

Investor Education Conference 2020: Presidential Profits? Understanding Market Cycles

Video | Learn about the potential profits that could come from executive policy change.

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What's It Like to Live with Negative Rates? We're Already There, So Consider How to Position

Article | Learn how to counter the rates that have impacted the market since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.

Quantitative Easing (QE) and How the Fed Responds to Financial Crises

Video | Read up on why the Fed boosts economic activity with long-term treasuries and mortgage-backed securities during financial down periods.

The Election is Over. Perhaps It's Time for a Portfolio Review

Article | Things to consider for your long-term investment strategy.

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Democrats in Charge-What Does it Mean for Wall Street?

Article | Learn more about the nine market themes that could be in play.
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WashingtonWiseTM

We are pleased to share resources from our affiliate, Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. (Schwab). In this podcast, you'll join host Mike Townsend, Schwab's VP of legislative and regulatory affairs to take an unbiased look at all the news coming out of Washington and its potential impact on your investment portfolio.*

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., member SIPC is a separate but affiliated subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation. TD Ameritrade, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, is a separate but affiliated company and subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Five Big Issues Top Washington's To-Do List

With several key issues moving to the front burner in Washington, investors are asking questions about what they could mean to their finances now and into retirement.

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Recession: Are We There Yet?

Investors are faced with an overload of data on jobs, inflation, energy prices, housing and more. But does it all add up to a recession?

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Fed Gets Agressive: What's It Mean for Investors

Sticky inflation leads Fed to give rates a bigger bump. Could change be on the horizon for the economy and the markets?

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Resources to help you navigate policy change

Visit The Ticker Tape® to read up on economic policies that could help shape your investment strategy.

What Are Tariffs and Who Really Pays For Them?

Article | Learn why tariffs exist, who pays for them, and how they're collected.
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What does the Federal Reserve Do?

Video | Find out how the central bank of the United States shapes its monetary policies.
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Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic and political conditions.

Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.

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