Breaking Down Geopolitical ‘Anvils’ Hanging Over a Market Rally

Jeff Weniger talks about the potential geopolitical “anvils” hanging over a market rally, including Venezuela, Iran, China and more. However, he’s still looking to international equities for opportunities. He turns to Japan, making the argument that the return of Abenomics will be bullish. He doesn’t like Bitcoin right now, but thinks gold can break above the $5K level again, and says $6K is “more realistic” than $4K.

Opening Bell With Nicole Petallides

18 Feb 2026

SHARE

Schwab Network's Newsletters

Daily insights for every investor

ON AIR
5:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
replay
12:00 am
The Wrap
REPLAY
12:30 am
Market On Close
REPLAY
2:00 am
Trading 360
REPLAY
3:00 am
Fast Market
REPLAY
4:00 am
Next Gen Investing
REPLAY
5:00 am
Market Overtime
REPLAY
5:30 am
The Wrap
REPLAY
7:00 am
Morning Movers
8:00 am
Opening Bell With Nicole Petallides
9:00 am
Morning Trade Live
10:00 am
Trading 360
11:00 am
Fast Market
12:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
1:00 pm
The Watch List
2:00 pm
Market On Close
3:30 pm
Market Overtime
4:00 pm
Fast Market
REPLAY
ON AIR
5:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
REPLAY
6:00 pm
The Wrap
REPLAY
7:30 pm
Market Overtime
REPLAY
8:00 pm
Market Overtime
REPLAY
8:30 pm
Market On Close
REPLAY
10:00 pm
Trading 360
REPLAY
11:00 pm
The Wrap
REPLAY