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

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress wraps up before the midterms as lawmakers weigh data center and stock-trading bills, and the SEC considers e-delivery and will start operating with just two commissioners.

September 29, 2026 • Michael Townsend

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks struggle to generate upside traction as higher yields continue to keep a lid on investors' willingness to commit to risk assets.

September 29, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Japanese yen futures (/6J) have pulled back from their early-September highs.

September 29, 2026

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Tech Leads Early Gains

Anthropic's prospectus and OpenAI halting a new AI product on safety worries made early headlines. Stocks rose as tech rebounded and oil and yields dipped, with job openings ahead.

September 29, 2026

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Geopolitical Fragmentation

Globalization is being reorganized around security and resilience, creating uneven risks and opportunities across markets.

September 28, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

There's a tug-of-war between movement on the geopolitical front and a feast of U.S. data this week, culminating in Friday's jobs report. Oil and yields could set the tone.

September 28, 2026

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Fed Fights With Tool Mismatch

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hike targets demand, but the bulk of the current inflationary pressures come from the supply side.

September 28, 2026

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Stocks Flat, Yields Higher

Stocks grind sideways as October hike odds rise, Treasury auctions clear at multi-year high yields, labor data shows early tightening signs, and bitcoin breaks key levels.

September 25, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are on track for weekly gains, assisted by relative strength in AI-related stocks, and despite the march higher in global bond yields.

September 25, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor: 9/26

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. The latest edition features several companies struggling with the impact of inflation.

September 25, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

September 18, 2026

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Fed's Dual Mandate Explained

The Fed's dual mandate requires it to promote maximum employment and price stability. Learn how these goals can conflict and what they can tell investors about Fed policy.

September 17, 2026

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Fed Hikes in 12-0 Vote

Fed policymakers unanimously voted to raise rates 25 basis points, the first hike since 2023, and vowed to fight inflation. Another hike is seen this year, but 2027 is in question.

September 16, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor: 9/16

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. The latest edition features tech firms as well as aerospace and aviation companies.

September 16, 2026

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How to Read an Earnings Report

Learn how to read an earnings report step by step, from analyzing the balance sheet and cash flow statement to assessing guidance and management commentary.

September 15, 2026

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Reconsidering European Stocks

European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.

September 14, 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.

September 11, 2026

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