Trend Spotting: What Investors Need to Watch

<p>The pandemic is accelerating political, economic, and cultural changes, but where are we headed? <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/bruce-p-mehlman/">Bruce Mehlman</a>, a political consultant and futurist, joins host Mike Townsend to discuss what history can tell us about the trends that will shape the post-COVID landscape for policymakers and for investors. Bruce explains what a pivot to a “resilience economy” may mean for infrastructure growth opportunities, why a lack of trust in institutions may be the biggest challenge facing the new president, and the reasons investors should still be optimistic even in the face of a variety of societal challenges.</p><p>You can find all of Bruce’s recent infographics <a href="https://bit.ly/Mehlman-Infographics">here</a>.</p><p>Mike also provides his perspective on the massive economic stimulus bill crossing the finish line, discusses the fast-moving confirmation process for the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, explains why it matters that yet another Republican senator has decided not to run for re-election, and looks at the growing pressure on the IRS to postpone the April 15 tax-filing deadline.  </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 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>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 need