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Markets & Economy

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

Markets & Economy

Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026 Chris Ferrarone • Michelle Gibley

Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

June 08, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Investors are buying the dip ahead of a busy week which includes Apple’s WWDC conference, monthly inflation data and a SpaceX IPO later this week.

June 08, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) gave back a large portion of their weekly gains on Friday.

June 08, 2026

Markets & Economy

Stocks Rebound Early

With key CPI inflation data later this week, stocks rebounded Monday on a chip rally after Friday's heavy tech selloff. Signs of tension calming in the Middle East also helped.

June 08, 2026

Chip Stocks Fall Sharply

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

June 05, 2026

EPS growth & global trends

A strong earnings season wraps up, bitcoin takes a sharp dip, and why a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz isn't a magic solution to spiking crude.

June 05, 2026

Markets & Economy

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are seeing the largest one-day drop this year as this morning's blowout monthly jobs report, and spike in bond yields, triggers profit taking from traders.

June 05, 2026

2026 Mid-Year Bond Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

June 05, 2026

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

June 04, 2026

Markets & Economy

U.S. Stocks Mid-Year Outlook

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

June 03, 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.

May 29, 2026

Stock Sector Outlook

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

May 29, 2026

Markets & Economy

Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.

May 27, 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.

May 26, 2026

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