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Markets & Economy

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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.

July 03, 2025 Michael Townsend

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.

July 03, 2025

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.

July 03, 2025

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.

July 03, 2025

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.

July 02, 2025

Markets & Economy

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.

July 01, 2025

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.

June 30, 2025

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.

June 30, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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.

June 26, 2025

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.

June 26, 2025

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.

June 24, 2025

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.

June 23, 2025

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.

June 18, 2025

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.

June 18, 2025

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.

June 16, 2025

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.

June 13, 2025

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