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Markets & Economy
Congress Passes Tax Bill
Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan. Here are some of the key provisions for investors and taxpayers.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh all-time highs, driven by bullish momentum, a better-than-expected monthly jobs report and a trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam.
Traders Warm on Hot Jobs Data
The economy added more jobs than expected in June and unemployment fell. The hot jobs report got a lukewarm reception from traders who may already be focused on the holiday.
Looking to the Futures
Less than two months ago, trading began for Ripple futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap according to CoinMarketCap.com.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks fell as ADP jobs slid by 33,000. Investors shed tech and mega-cap shares Tuesday. Nonfarm payrolls loom Thursday as the House prepares to vote and a tariff deadline nears.
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Rate Cuts Won't Ensure Yield Ebb
Though some urge rate cuts, doing that won't necessarily reduce borrowing costs if the market doesn't agree with the timing. It could raise inflation fears, hurting Treasuries.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Jobs data dominate a holiday-shortened week, highlighted by Thursday's June payrolls. Stocks hit new record highs Friday despite trade tension with Canada. Powell talks tomorrow.
There Is No AI Without Energy
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
Markets & Economy
Munis: Mid-Year Outlook
Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.
Using Breadth to Check Trends
Market breadth can help gauge strength or weakness. Methods include tracking the number of stocks trading above or below moving averages or making new highs or lows.
Corporates: Mid-Year Outlook
We continue to suggest an "up in quality" fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.
Markets & Economy
Washington: What to Watch Now
The Senate is getting close to the finish line on its version of the "One Big Beautiful" tax-and-spending bill.
What's Going On…With Inflation
Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.
Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.
Markets & Economy
IPOs Warm Post Slow 2025 Start
After a long dry spell, there are signs of life in the initial public offerings space. An increase in offerings can sometimes suggest an improvement in overall market sentiment.
Trade War: Supply Chain Clues
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook
Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.
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