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Market Commentary

Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.

The latest commentary

July Retail Sales Dipped

July retail sales surprised, falling 0.6%. Consensus was for a 0.2% rise. Stocks flattened after the data. Sentiment data comes at 10 a.m. ET with stocks tracking for a weekly gain.

August 14, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026

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Bullish Clients and Hike Odds

Schwab clients stayed net buyers last month even as odds of a rate hike remained elevated. Elsewhere, small caps shrugged off high yields and bitcoin trading volume hit a new lull.

August 14, 2026

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Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026

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Higher for Longer

The Fed may stay on hold, but hike risks are rising. What might that mean for Treasury yields and bond portfolio positioning?

August 12, 2026

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Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

Trading

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson

August 14, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola

August 14, 2026

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US stocks and economy

Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets

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Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

August 14, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026

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The Way You Make Me Feel

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

August 05, 2026

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The New Temperamental Era

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

July 08, 2026

International stocks and economy

Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities

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Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026 • Michelle Gibley • Collin Martin • Michael Townsend

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026

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Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

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The Global Earnings Boom

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

July 13, 2026

Fixed income

Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

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Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026

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Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026

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Higher for Longer

The Fed may stay on hold, but hike risks are rising. What might that mean for Treasury yields and bond portfolio positioning?

August 12, 2026

Government affairs

Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments

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For illustrative purposes only. Individual situations will vary. Not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

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