So on this episode, we are going to try something a little different. I'm your host, Mike Townsend, and on this show, our goal is to cut through the noise and confusion of the nation's capital and help investors figure out what's really worth paying attention to.Īs Washington heads into its summer hiatus, we wanted to take stock of where things stand with several different issues that are on the minds of investors. Welcome to WashingtonWise, a podcast for investors from Charles Schwab. Overseas, the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, and new tensions with China cast yet another shadow over the U.S.-China relationship.įrom Washington to China, from Wall Street to whatever street cryptocurrency lives on, it feels like there has never been more for investors to keep track of. And there was a surprising request from the largest cryptocurrency exchange to the SEC: Please regulate us. Meanwhile, the Fed took another big step in its battle to combat inflation, and economists continued to puzzle over whether the confusing economic data has the United States headed into a recession. And Democrats are also trying to finish a bill to lower prescription drug prices. semi-conductor industry looks poised to pass both the House and the Senate this week. A long-stalled China competition bill that includes a boost for the U.S. MIKE TOWNSEND: As Congress races toward its beloved August recess, lawmakers are scrambling to get key pieces of legislation across the finish line before the break. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing.Bond Funds, Bond ETFs, and Preferred Securities.ADRs, Foreign Ordinaries & Canadian Stocks.Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ETFs.Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Mutual Funds.Benefits and Considerations of Mutual Funds.

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