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Markets & Economy
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks meandered this week, up 1.00% on the week as markets digested a deluge of economic data, including two important inflation indicators.
Today's Options Market Update
The equity markets are mixed after retail sales rose in July, and as Trump meets with Putin today, though stocks are heading for a higher week.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Retail Sales Data Land at 0.5%
Markets were mostly flat ahead of the open after retail sales data landed as expected, showing consumers continue to spend. President Trump meets with Putin in Alaska today.
Looking to the Futures
After years of underperforming the benchmark cryptocurrency, Ether has found its moment in the sun.
Markets & Economy
Why International Stocks
Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
Is Europe a Bright Spot?
While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Last week featured records for the tech-heavy Nasdaq, along with S&P 500 strength. Today's calendar is light, but investors await tomorrow's tariff deadline for China and CPI data.
Markets & Economy
Bond Markets at a Turning Point
Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
Washington: What to Watch Now
Congress is in recess but will face a scramble in September to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, tariffs are about to kick in on 70-plus countries.
Job Revisions Send a Chill
The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.
Markets & Economy
Trading Amid Uncertainty
When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.
Back-to-School Stocks
September means back-to-school time, which could mean shopping for your student and a portfolio of stock investments.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
Markets & Economy
When a Stock Joins the S&P 500
The S&P 500 isn't static. Companies get added and dropped several times a year. How and why does this happen, and what does it mean for the affected firms and their valuations?
Tariff Impact: What's Next?
Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
From "how" to "why now," here are four things investors should understand about bond investing.
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