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Markets & Economy

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

Markets & Economy

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks turned green after Tuesday's tech sell off, helped by lower oil and yields. The next major test is Micron's results after the close, followed by PCE prices data tomorrow.

June 24, 2026 Joe Mazzola

Looking to the Futures

Dollar strength and Fed rate hike expectations are putting pressure on precious metals.

June 24, 2026

Stocks Up as Yields, Oil Fall

Stocks turned green after Tuesday's tech sell off, helped by lower oil and yields. The next major test is Micron's results after the close, followed by PCE prices data tomorrow.

June 24, 2026

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.

June 23, 2026

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

Markets & Economy

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

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

June 22, 2026

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

Markets & Economy

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modestly weekly gains following yesterday's FOMC-induced sell-off, as lower oil prices and yield stabilization encourage dip buying.

June 18, 2026

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

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

Markets & Economy

Mid-Year Muni Bond Outlook

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.

June 17, 2026

Firms with Stock Portfolios

More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?

June 16, 2026

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

June 12, 2026

Markets & Economy

How AI Is Casting a Shadow

Bitcoin continued to dip, Schwab clients bought chip names, and the CPI popped higher but not by enough to impact rate-hike predictions.

June 12, 2026

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 11, 2026

Massive IPOs Get Fast-Tracked

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

June 10, 2026

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