scroll50-dblclk
reii-mc3st
reii
mc3lp

Market Commentary

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

The latest commentary

Stocks Down on Hot January CPI

Both headline and core January CPI, at 0.5% and 0.4%, rose more than expected. Also, Fed Chairman Powell returns to Capitol Hill for testimony and Cisco reports this afternoon.

February 12, 2025

Will the Dollar Be Dethroned?

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.

February 12, 2025


Safe Haven From the Trade War?

Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved. They may still hold the potential for market volatility.

February 10, 2025

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

February 03, 2025

Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady

After cutting rates at the past three meetings, it looks like the Federal Reserve has reached a plateau.

January 29, 2025

Preferreds: Still Attractive?

The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.

January 28, 2025

Trading

Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Ryan Hinsen
February 13, 2025
Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
February 12, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
February 07, 2025

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors 

0723-3JBV

Investing in involves risks including loss of principal.

Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed-income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. International investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.