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Markets & Economy

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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are modestly lower around midday as rising bond yields and oil prices shift foster cautious investor sentiment.

May 21, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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How Treasury Auctions Work

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

May 21, 2026

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Yields push higher as new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh makes comments on the Fed’s balance sheet.

May 21, 2026

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Crude, Yields Hit Stocks

Rising crude and yields brought early pressure and results from Nvidia and Walmart had little impact. Nvidia impressed but Walmart's guidance didn't. Housing data topped consensus.

May 21, 2026

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What to Expect With Warsh

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chair with his own goals, he may face challenges even beyond rate policy, from inflation to independence to a bulbous balance sheet.

May 18, 2026

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Free Cash Flow Primer

Though investors often focus on revenue and earnings, a company's free cash flow has longer-term implications that can tell investors more about the health of a business.

May 12, 2026

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U.S. Oil Tracks Global Market

Though the U.S. drills far more oil than in the past and relies less on supplies from the war-torn Persian Gulf, U.S. consumers see there's no escaping global price realities.

May 07, 2026

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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.

May 07, 2026

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Q1 Earnings: Feelin' Alright

S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit margins suggesting the strong run could persist.

May 06, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

The Department of Justice drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Kevin Warsh's confirmation moves forward, and Department of Homeland Security funding is back in the spotlight.

April 28, 2026

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Sunday Night Futures Watch

Though Sunday night stock futures trading can spook investors as the market reacts to weekend developments, they don't always carry through to Monday's day session.

April 23, 2026

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Oil Prices and the Muni Market

Higher oil prices have both positive and negative effects on the municipal bond market. Investors may want to evaluate their concentration risk.

April 22, 2026

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Monitoring Short Interest

This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

April 14, 2026

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Iran: Relief vs. Resolution

While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.

April 10, 2026

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Gambling vs. Investing

Gambling is rising in popularity, blurring lines between betting vs. investing. Misunderstanding the key differences can endanger financial security.

April 08, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.

April 06, 2026

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