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Markets & Economy

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

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

July 17, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

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Whispers, Warnings, Wild Cards

As the heart of earnings season looms, this week's trading continued to reveal tensions between what markets are showing on the surface and what lies beneath.

July 17, 2026

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Stocks Slide on Oil, Chips

A three-headed monster hit the market early, with indexes burdened by the chip market sell-off, rising oil prices on Middle East tension, and a 10% post-earnings Netflix decline.

July 17, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Equities fell Thursday as semiconductor weakness, escalating tensions with Iran, and lingering inflation concerns weighed on prices.

July 17, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Rising oil and Treasury yields hurt stocks early as Gulf tension rose, and chips added to pressure amid spending concerns despite TSM's strong earnings. Retail sales fell short.

July 16, 2026

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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.

July 14, 2026

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Q2 2026 Bank Earnings Ahead

The Fed's recent shift into a more hawkish mode creates concern about banking profits later this year, but second-quarter results are seen strong thanks to IPOs, mergers.

July 13, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The week starts slowly but accelerates tomorrow with CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh. Two key chip industry firms report later this week.

July 13, 2026

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Service Prices a Worry for Fed

Inflation in the services sector has gained steam in recent months, making life harder for Federal Reserve policymakers regardless of what happens with oil prices.

July 13, 2026

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The Global Earnings Boom

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

July 13, 2026

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Records and Red Flags?

As rising markets produce more millionaires, it's wise to remember risks beneath the surface, such as earnings-related choppiness and rising margin debt.

July 10, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks had a volatile week, but are on track for weekly gains, as investors overlook a flare-up in the Iran conflict in favor of Q2 earnings optimism.

July 10, 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.

July 09, 2026

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Social Security Benefit Cuts?

Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.

July 09, 2026

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The New Temperamental Era

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

July 08, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Trump Accounts launch with new guidance, the Supreme Court reinforces Fed independence, and an affordable housing bill moves toward becoming law.

July 07, 2026

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Bonds and Earnings

The bond market's reaction to earnings is often overlooked, but both corporate bonds and Treasuries can and do respond to company and overall earnings trends. Here's how.

July 07, 2026

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