On Your Mind: Investors’ Top Mid-Year Questions

<p>Investors can’t shake their concerns about major issues that Congress continues to wrestle with—especially when it comes to the volatility they can bring to the markets. In this episode of <i>WashingtonWise Investor</i> Mike Townsend offers updates on questions that continue to plague investors, including the slow progress of an infrastructure bill, what’s happening with proposed new taxes and whom they would hit hardest, why the massive deficits and debt are still growing, the outlook for action on the looming debt ceiling, and the progress of bills targeting anti-competitive practices and their impact on key tech stocks that virtually every U.S. investor has in their portfolio, whether they know it or not. </p><p><i>WashingtonWise Investor</i> is an original podcast from <a href="https://www.schwab.com">Charles Schwab</a>. For more on the series, visit <a href="https://www.schwab.com/WashingtonWise">Schwab.com/WashingtonWise</a>.</p><p>If you enjoy the show, please leave a ★★★★★ rating or review on <a href="http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1478013779">Apple Podcasts</a>. </p><p><strong>Important Disclosures:</strong></p><p>The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation 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. </p><p>All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market 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. </p><p>The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.</p><p>Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. </p><p>Indexes