Policy, Politics, and the 2026 Midterms: Implication for Investors
Hosted In-person and Online
Join Charles Schwab’s Washington insider, Michael Townsend, for an enlightening and informative discussion on how the 2026 midterms and other policy and political developments in the nation’s capital are impacting the markets, hosted in-person and online! Mike will provide an update on how the election outcome may change the policy priorities in Washington and how the market is reacting to the election. He’ll also discuss the latest developments on economic legislation, government funding, taxes, retirement savings, regulatory proposals, and other timely issues – and what it all means for investors.
Presented by Michael Townsend
As Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Mike Townsend is Charles Schwab’s Washington-based political analyst. With more than 33 years of Washington experience, including 26 at Schwab, he analyzes legislative, regulatory and political developments to determine how they can affect individual investors and investment advisers. He is also the host of Schwab’s popular WashingtonWise podcast, which explores the intersection between policy, politics, the markets and the economy. Prior to joining Schwab in 2000, Mike served as an aide to two U.S. Senators. He’s a graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine and holds a Master’s in English literature from George Mason University.