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Markets & Economy
Closing Market Update
For a second-straight day, cyclical stocks that track economic growth beat tech to lift major indexes. Yields were subdued and economic optimism was a tailwind for most sectors.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Following last week's pullback, dip buyers stepped back into stocks this week as the bullish thesis still appears to be driving market psychology and price action.
Stocks on Pace for Weekly Gain
For only the second week in the last five, the broader market has a chance to gain, but mega caps, which fell yesterday, remain soft. Treasury yields fell, which could help stocks.
Looking to the Futures
The semiconductor titan sold off on earnings Wednesday night before trading in the green Thursday morning.
TIPS and Inflation
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
Markets & Economy
TIPS and Inflation
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
Focus Turns to Nvidia Guidance
AI chip-leader Nvidia reports Wednesday after recent guidance from cloud providers suggests the demand powering its shares could continue. Its own guidance, however, could be key.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Mega caps Nvidia and Tesla went opposite ways but the market keyed off Tesla's rally. Yields slipped, also lending support. Walmart reports early tomorrow and Nvidia is Wednesday.
Markets & Economy
Trade War: Investing Impacts
Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Are We in a Temperamental Era?
The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
Markets & Economy
Perspective: Disinflation Risks
Declining inflation has been a theme for the economy since mid-2022, but we still believe the road may have some curves.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Trump Win: Policy Implications
Republicans won the White House, Senate and House of Representatives in the 2024 U.S. election. Here’s a look at the policies that could affect markets.
Markets & Economy
Q3 Retail Earnings Preview
Recent data, early results, and a relatively firm economy point toward possible improvement in Q3 retail earnings as Walmart, Target, and other big-box stores prepare to report.
Fed Cut Rates by 0.25%
The Fed cut rates by 0.25%, with limited changes to the statement, while Powell's blunt "no" response about any coming political pressure to resign was headline grabbing.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
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