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Get timely stock market analysis, perspectives and ideas from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Washington: What to Watch Now

Trump Accounts launch with new guidance, the Supreme Court reinforces Fed independence, and an affordable housing bill moves toward becoming law.

July 07, 2026 • Michael Townsend

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Bonds and Earnings

The bond market's reaction to earnings is often overlooked, but both corporate bonds and Treasuries can and do respond to company and overall earnings trends. Here's how.

July 07, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

All the majors are in the red as selling pressure in chip stocks follows an overnight pullback in Samsung Electronics, even though the memory maker posted strong quarterly results.

July 07, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Live Cattle futures have been in a bull market — pun intended — since spring 2020, with prices more than tripling over that stretch.

July 07, 2026

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Chips are Down Despite Samsung

Although Samsung's results looked impressive on paper, investors sent chips down on worries the momentum can't last. Still, nontech stocks held their own in early trading.

July 07, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

July 06, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Selling pressure continued in the tech sector as investors rotate out of the momentum trade into other areas of the market.

July 02, 2026

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Rotation Beneath the Surface

As buying power rotates away from Mag 7 stocks, it is rotating toward everything else—small caps, cyclicals, and even bitcoin, which is perched at potential support.

July 02, 2026

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What Is Deflation?

Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.

June 30, 2026

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The Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

June 29, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

June 26, 2026

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Rate Hike Doubts, June Swoon

Falling oil prices make a 2026 rate hike less than certain, revisions to consumer spending dampen Q1 GDP report, and bitcoin's new bear market low tests bulls' patience.

June 26, 2026

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A Two-Sided Inflation Story

Commodity prices have rolled over, offering hope for inflation relief. But sticky prices remain elevated, suggesting the Fed's toughest work may still lie ahead.

June 23, 2026

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What Is Inflation?

Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services over time that reduces purchasing power. Learn what causes it, how it's measured, and why it matters to investors.

June 22, 2026

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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.

June 18, 2026

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Nvidia Borrows, Breadth Widens

The number of stocks trading above their 50-day moving averages is above recent lows. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are down for Q2 and Nvidia's bond sale sparks shrugs.

June 18, 2026

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Hawkish Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.

June 17, 2026

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