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

Today's Options Market Update

The long summer rally ran into headwinds this week as the 60-day ceasefire ended without a resolution and bond yields and oil climbed globally. Tech, especially chips, fell early.

August 18, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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2026 Midterms and the Markets

The 2026 midterms could reshape control of Congress, raising the odds of divided government and near-term market volatility, but investors should stay focused on long-term goals.

August 18, 2026

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Stocks Hit by Oil, Yields

The long summer rally ran into headwinds this week as the 60-day ceasefire ended without a resolution and bond yields and oil climbed globally. Tech, especially chips, fell early.

August 18, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report on August 12.

August 18, 2026

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America's New Debt Reality

U.S. debt may not be at an immediate breaking point, but persistent deficits, higher rates, and rising interest costs are narrowing fiscal space and market tolerance.

August 17, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Rising oil sent yields higher and slowed market gains last week amid a slate of relatively soft U.S. data. This week brings retailer results, but war remains a large concern.

August 17, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 notched fresh all-time highs this week as the continued stream of healthy earnings reports feed investor risk appetite.

August 14, 2026

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Politics and Your Portfolio

Inflation, a tense global landscape, and the midterms have markets on edge. Here's what developments in Washington could mean for your portfolio.

August 14, 2026

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Bullish Clients and Hike Odds

Schwab clients stayed net buyers last month even as odds of a rate hike remained elevated. Elsewhere, small caps shrugged off high yields and bitcoin trading volume hit a new lull.

August 14, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026

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Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 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.

August 14, 2026

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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.

August 13, 2026

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Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

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Did Inflation Turn in June?

Chair Kevin Warsh and Federal Reserve policymakers voted to keep rates unchanged while waiting for more evidence on inflation. Will July's inflation data clarify the path ahead?

August 10, 2026

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Rally Holds Amid Skeptics

As an earnings-driven rally holds, its fate may hinge on data trust, Kashkari's supply-shock case, and where high Treasury yields head next.

August 07, 2026

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Foreign Investment Tracking

Flows of foreign investment into and out of U.S. assets can affect Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar. The Treasury International Capital report helps track those flows.

August 06, 2026

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