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Markets & Economy
Schwab Market Update: Closing
Stocks traded in mixed fashion with the economy and inflation in focus ahead of the long weekend.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed to close out a quarter in which the S&P 500 rallied 10%. Although markets are closed tomorrow, inflation data in the form of the PCE Price Index will be released.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
The final fourth quarter GDP estimate rose to an annualized 3.4%, while jobless numbers were ho-hum. The PCE report is released tomorrow while markets are closed for the holiday.
Looking to the Futures
Stocks traded lower on Monday after hawkish Fed comments but have rebounded this morning.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks finish modestly lower with large-cap stocks pacing the decline.
Markets & Economy
What Could Turn China Around?
Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop’s 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Most of the major stock market indices rallied to fresh all-time highs this week thanks to a dovish tone from the Fed. Next week it appears the path of least resistance is higher still.
Markets & Economy
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Fed Holds Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve suggested that interest rates likely will move lower, but perhaps not as quickly as markets had been expecting.
Outlook: Waiting for the Fed
The Federal Reserve weighs the data while investors wonder: When will rate cuts begin?
Markets & Economy
Markets, Fed Policy and Elections
Between adjustments in Fed policy and a coming presidential election, it's going to be an emotional year, but historical data show staying invested is the best course for investors.
Perspective: Under the Surface
Sentiment data is beginning to match relatively strong "hard" economic data.
2024 Elections: Trade Risks
Global elections may lean towards nationalist policies that could hinder trade in goods via tariffs, but also boost growth in domestic industries to counter inflationary effects.
Markets & Economy
India: The Next Big Thing?
India's prospects are bright, but the country faces significant headwinds. Here's what to know as an investor.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Fed Hesitates, Markets Wait
Although a strong economy has changed expectations about the timing and magnitude of interest rate cuts, we still see room for the Federal Reserve to cut by three-quarters of a point this year.
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