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Markets & Economy

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

Markets & Economy

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.

July 24, 2026 Nathan Peterson

Clarity Act and Credit Spreads

This week's update includes analysis of China's approach to AI, thoughts on another potential government shutdown, a Clarity Act check-in, and a look at credit spread trends.

July 24, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks looked set to stabilize in early trading as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. But the market remains jittery over enormous AI spending as earnings season rolls on.

July 24, 2026

Stocks Stabilize as Oil Falls

Stocks looked set to stabilize in early trading as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. But the market remains jittery over enormous AI spending as earnings season rolls on.

July 24, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday after the Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.

July 24, 2026

Markets & Economy

Health Care Earnings Preview

Government cuts are hitting insurers and care providers, while some pharmaceutical companies are reaping the benefits of innovative obesity and diabetes drugs.

July 23, 2026

Q2 Mag 7 Earnings Preview

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and capital expenditures to guidance and company-specific trends.

July 21, 2026

Inside the Fed’s Toolbox

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.

July 21, 2026

Markets & Economy

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh backs the Fed's 2% inflation goal, the SEC proposes e-delivery, Congress considers a stock-trading ban and bill to avert a shutdown, and a BLS nominee advances.

July 21, 2026

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The chip market starts the week licking its wounds after a swift descent over the last few days. Earnings from Alphabet and Intel in a few days are the next major keystones.

July 20, 2026

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

July 17, 2026

Markets & Economy

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

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

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

Markets & Economy

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

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

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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