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Markets & Economy
LA Fires: Muni Bond Risk
The wildfires may affect some municipal bond issuers in the devastated areas, but the impact to other California bonds or to the broader muni market is likely limited.
Stocks Up Amid Tariff Focus
President Trump kept tariff threats light and only mentioned Canada and Mexico, soothing inflation fears and loosening pressure on yields. Stocks rose with Netflix earnings ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Natural gas prices continued Friday's sell off during yesterdays abridged trading session.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Perspective: Market v. Economy
Strong U.S. economic data has spurred a strong rise in Treasury yields but a tepid response in the stock market. Uncertainty likely will continue in coming months.
Markets & Economy
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on pace for the best weekly gains since November, driven by a drop in bond yields following cooler-than-expected monthly inflation data.
Perspective: Market v. Economy
Strong U.S. economic data has spurred a strong rise in Treasury yields but a tepid response in the stock market. Uncertainty likely will continue in coming months.
Today's Options Market Update
The continued retreat from 14-month high Treasury yields gave stocks an early lift ahead of a long weekend and Monday's inauguration. Housing data exceeded expectations.
Markets & Economy
What's Ahead for China?
Economic data and policies out of China are typically delayed until mid-March. Stock volatility may be prevalent until initiatives are clarified after the Lunar New Year.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors don't get a break from yield worries as both CPI and PPI loom this week. But bank earnings could distract. Major indexes hit post-election lows in Friday's sell-off.
Equity Awards in a Down Market
Some equity compensation plans have protections built in to help you weather market downturns. If you're concerned about market volatility, here are a few strategies to consider.
Markets & Economy
Congress Faces Policy Agenda
Donald Trump and Republicans support sweeping changes that could affect the economy, markets and investors. But narrow margins in Congress could complicate that agenda.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Treasuries: Riding the Range
Yields may trade in a wide range as markets work through issues in the new year. Navigating volatility may mean capturing higher nominal and real yields over the longer term.
Markets & Economy
It Was a Very Good Year
Stocks are coming off another banner year, but strength has bred a frothy sentiment environment, which continues to loom as a risk for likely coming volatility.
Capital Market Expectations
Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
New Year Trends on Wall Street
Investors reboot when a new year dawns, but 2025 stands out as a new administration takes over. This may affect investor behavior as they adjust for possible policy changes.
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