Jeffrey Kleintop

Jeffrey Kleintop, CFA, is Managing Director and the Chief Global Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. He is responsible for analyzing and discussing international markets, trends, and events to help U.S. investors understand their significance and financial implications.

Jeffrey Kleintop
International
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Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
Markets and Economy
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Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
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Markets and Economy

Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
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International
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While there are no absolute winners in a trade war, there may be relative winners in the global stock market for investors to consider.
International
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On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.
International
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Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.
International
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We explore drivers that may contribute to continued outperformance of European stocks since the bull market began in October 2022.
International
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Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved. They may still hold the potential for market volatility.
International
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Markets responded positively during Trump's first week in office, despite threats of tariffs on the three largest trading partners of the U.S. Are trade risks being dismissed?
International
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Economic data and policies out of China are typically delayed until mid-March. Stock volatility may be prevalent until initiatives are clarified after the Lunar New Year.
International
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Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.
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International
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Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.