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]

I'm going on @SchwabNetwork this morning around 10:20 to chat with @sam_vadas about the "lame duck" Congress getting underway today in Washington and how Democrats are thinking through their priorities for 2027 when they have the majorities on Capitol Hill.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Looking forward to going on Bloomberg Radio this afternoon at 4:20 ET to chat with two of my favorite people - @carolmassar and @timsteno - about the election, what it means for the markets, the issues, the political landscape and more. `

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

On 2.5 hours of sleep, I drafted my reaction to the astonishing midterm election, with my six takeaways on the implications for the political landscape in Washington, key policy issues and the markets. Please read and share! https://t.co/dhEQCtA7Hh

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

@grace_panetta @DecisionDeskHQ It was absolutely terrific - I watched/listened for more than 7 hours (with four other screens going, of course).

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Going on @SchwabNetwork with @sam_vadas around 10:20 a.m. to talk about the staggering Democrat rout last night and its implications for policy, the markets and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Ready for a long night…starting out the evening with CNN, Fox, Bloomberg and @DecisionDeskHQ (with @ChrisCillizza and @chucktodd!) on four screens plus two phones that are wild cards. Will switch one screen to @Capitals at 7 - I have my priorities in order!

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Jumping on @SchwabNetwork with @NPetallides around 2:45, live from #SchwabIMPACT in Boston, to talk the latest election news, yesterday's Fed meeting and more.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Fed holds interest rate steady as expected. Two dissents, including Lisa Cook, a bit of a surprise as this is her first time dissenting (she and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack favored a hike). December hike seems likely.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My last thoughts on the election with seven days to go, plus a few other updates from DC in my latest Washington: What to Watch Now column. Give it a read! https://t.co/juehRxMVED

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

On the new episode of my WashingtonWise podcast, @KaseyMcCurdy joins me for a great discussion about what may impact the markets after the midterms. We talk debt, interest rates, health care, data centers, tariffs, crypto and more. Check it out! https://t.co/01EORrQrGW

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

On the new episode of my WashingtonWise podcast, I share my final election preview. I look at the key races in the battle for the House and Senate, the historical market reaction to midterms, how the outcome may impact the 2027 policy agenda and more. https://t.co/fNQ3DVuVBu

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

In my new "Washington: What to Watch Now" column, the Senate hits the pre-election finish line with votes on political hot topics: data centers and a congressional stock trading ban. Plus updates on e-delivery, an SEC commissioner stepping down and more. https://t.co/juehRxNtub

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My new WashingtonWise podcast is out. @CollinMartinCS joins me to talk about the bond market, the Fed rate hike, Treasury's buyback program, his outlook for rates and fixed-income investing heading into 2027 and more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/lkStrKd9JF

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

My travels take me to San Antonio today and I'm happy to have the chance to join @sam_vadas on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 ET to talk about the president's big foreign policy week, the midterms exactly six weeks from Election Day and more!

[Kevin Gordon @KevRGordon]

A unanimous decision to raise the fed funds rate in September ... 16 members anticipate another increase this year

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

New WashingtonWise podcast is out. Great conversation with @JoeMazzolaCS about the history of markets before elections, the strong earnings environment, bond market turmoil, next week's Fed meeting, worries about a pullback and more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/JokriSI7wq

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

Going to join @AlexCoffeyCS on @SchwabNetwork around 10:20 this morning to talk Fed, Congress and the president's plan to send every American $5,000...maybe.

[Michael Townsend @MikeTownsendCS]

House passes bill to fund government from 10/1 to 12/11, ensuring no government shutdown before the election. 370-48 vote a clear indicator that neither party saw any political advantage to a shutdown. Passing it is basically the last thing Congress had to do before November.

[Schwab Research @SchwabResearch]

.@LizAnnSonders and @MikeTownsendCS join #MorningTradeLive and host @sam_vadas to discuss earnings, tomorrow's speech in Jackson Hole from Fed Chair Warsh, and other key issues on Capitol Hill.

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