Michael Townsend

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

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Excited to join @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk about the growing tensions between the White House and Capitol Hill, the latest on the Fed, and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My latest WashingtonWise podcast is out. I talk with Schwab portfolio strategist Kasey McCurdy about the extraordinary two-month run for the market and whether it can continue. We talk earnings, AI, upcoming mega-IPOs and much more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/byNAepCWz6

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Joining @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk about what's coming up in Washington that investors should keep an eye on.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

On my new WashingtonWise podcast episode, @jimferraioli joins me for a great discussion about tokenization, how the digital stock market is coming and what investors need to know. Give it a listen! https://t.co/toY3dHz1SP

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Happy Friday! Will be joining @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk Fed transition as Powell's term as chair comes to an end, takeaways from the Trump-Xi talks in China and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Here's my latest column on what I'm watching in Washington, including Kevin Warsh now just one step away from being the Fed chair, the gas tax holiday gaining momentum (maybe) and the reshaped battle for control of the House of Representatives this fall. https://t.co/juehRxNtub

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Going to join @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk about next week's Senate confirmation votes for Kevin Warsh, how long it might take gas prices to come down if Iran/US strike a deal and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

The latest episode of my WashingtonWise podcast featuring special guest @LizAnnSonders is out now! We chat about whether the April market surge can continue, earnings season, sectors, tariff refunds, AI, the Fed and much more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/jhuXKSilWp

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Down in Florida today, speaking to investors in West Palm Beach. Caught a great sunrise this morning!

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Got a chance to react live to the news of the dropping of the investigation of Jerome Powell, which will clear the path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh.

[Schwab Research @SchwabResearch]

Tune in to #MorningTradeLive and the Big 🖼️where Cooper Howard and @MikeTownsendCS join host @sam_vadas to discuss key issues in the bond markets and Washington.

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[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Looking forward to joining the fabulous @sam_vadas around 10:20 this morning on @SchwabNetwork to talk about next week's Fed meeting, this week's Fed confirmation hearing and what else is going in Washington.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

New WashingtonWise podcast is out now! I have a great discussion with @JoeMazzolaCS about whether the April market rally is sustainable. We discuss the start to earnings season, the Fed, consumer sentiment, looming mega IPOs and more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/9pC2L60rhs

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Heading over to @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to chat with @sam_vadas about Congress coming back to town in a grouchy mood, with headaches looming on war funding, the Homeland Security shutdown and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My latest WashingtonWise podcast episode is out this morning! I discuss the fiscal and political implications of the war in Iran, leadership uncertainty at the Fed, key regulatory proposals impacting investors, the looming midterm elections and more. https://t.co/AN5NB3YuBk

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

This is a really important piece on the blurring lines between gambling and investing from my colleagues @LizAnnSonders and @KevRGordon. Can't recommend it highly enough.

[Liz Ann Sonders @LizAnnSonders]

This is a very important topic. Investing = owning. Gambling = hoping. Read on for more thoughts from me and @KevRGordon on what could be a looming financial literacy crisis. https://t.co/sRRntPVlmq

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Will be on @SchwabNetwork around 11:30 this morning to talk with @J_B_Horne about the ceasefire, the market reaction (!!) and the longer-term political implications.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My latest "Washington: What to Watch Now" column is out, focusing on the Homeland Security mess on Capitol Hill, the latest on the Labor Department's proposal to allow alternative assets in 401(k) plans, Congress eyeing the prediction markets and more. https://t.co/juehRxMVED

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

New episode of my WashingtonWise podcast is out, featuring @CollinMartinCS. We discuss the war's implications for the bond market, next steps for the Fed, the US dollar, what's roiling the private credit space, how to navigate volatility and more. https://t.co/fL6xdxEar4

[Schwab Research @SchwabResearch]

🎥 @MikeTownsendCS shares the latest from Capitol Hill with @sam_vadas on Morning Trade Live:

▪️ Homeland Security shutdown
▪️ Next Fed chair
▪️ Iran war funding

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[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Going to join @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk the latest on the Homeland Security negotiations and what else to keep an eye on from Capitol Hill.