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Michael Townsend

@miketownsendcs

Political analyst, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Helping investors understand how policy and politics in Washington affect the markets and your investments.

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Going on Schwab Network with Caroline Woods around 3:50 to talk about a crazy day in policy/markets with big trade news, the unveiling of the tax bill on Capitol Hill and more.

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Something I've noticed in my travels the last couple months is a lot of confusion about how tariffs actually work. So I've got a new article called, cleverly, "What is a Tariff and How Does It Work?" Simple Q&A on tariff basics. Check it out here: schwab.com/learn/story/wh…

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My new WashingtonWise podcast dropped this morning. I have a great conversation with the fabulous Liz Ann Sonders about the rollercoaster ride investors have been on in 2025. We talk tariffs, jobs numbers, GDP, inflation, recession risk, company earnings, the Fed and more. And

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My new WashingtonWise podcast focuses on financial fraud and scams. My colleague DJ Johnson is on the front lines in combatting scams - he shares the latest on what fraudsters are up to and how we can better protect ourselves. May seem like something that only happens to "someone

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The median “dot” from the Fed’s plot suggests two rate cuts by year-end, unchanged from the March meeting. There’s a wide dispersion of views however, with 7 members projecting zero cuts this year.

The median “dot” from the Fed’s plot suggests two rate cuts by year-end, unchanged from the March meeting. There’s a wide dispersion of views however, with 7 members projecting zero cuts this year.
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On today's episode of my WashingtonWise podcast, I focus on the One Big Beautiful Bill's implications for taxpayers, investors and the markets as the Senate makes changes to the House-passed version. Plus updates on the Fed, crypto, rescissions and more. schwab.com/learn/story/on…

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Joining Alex Coffey on Schwab Network around 3:50 ET today to discuss Senate passage of the massive tax and spending legislation as attention turns back to the House for a final vote later this week.

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Here's my article on the Senate passing the massive tax-cut and spending bill. The House began this morning the process of trying to get it across the finish line, which is likely to happen but not yet a certainty. A bit more drama ahead. schwab.com/learn/story/ta…

Here's my article on the Senate passing the massive tax-cut and spending bill. The House began this morning the process of trying to get it across the finish line, which is likely to happen but not yet a certainty. A bit more drama ahead.  schwab.com/learn/story/ta…
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My new WashingtonWise podcast episode focuses on cryptocurrency and the crypto bills moving through Congress this week. My colleague Nathan Peterson joins me to talk crypto basics, stablecoins, the future of crypto, regulation and more. Give it a listen! schwab.com/learn/story/cr…

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Always great to talk to Marley Kayden! Appreciate the opportunity to touch on the impact of the crypto bills that passed the House last week and look ahead to a tricky government funding process this fall.

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With the tariff deadline looming and trade deals coming together, my new WashingtonWise podcast episode could not be more timely. My colleague Michelle Gibley joins me to talk all things tariffs and the ramifications for US and international investing. schwab.com/learn/story/is…