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

Rate Hike Doubts, June Swoon

Falling oil prices make a 2026 rate hike less than certain, revisions to consumer spending dampen Q1 GDP report, and bitcoin's new bear market low tests bulls' patience.

June 26, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

The tech sector was hit with selling pressure and volatility this week, despite lower oil prices and yields, as money continues to flow towards other areas of the economy.

June 26, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

June 26, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have turned mostly higher in the final trading session of the week, but rotation out of heavyweight sectors has S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower for the week.

June 26, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

WTI crude closed higher Thursday after reports that a cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz revived concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

June 26, 2026

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Stocks Dragged by Tech

Weakness in tech dragged major indexes early, with concerns mounting about AI demand amid rising prices. Consumer sentiment data is ahead, and jobs data arrives next week.

June 26, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.

June 23, 2026

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A Two-Sided Inflation Story

Commodity prices have rolled over, offering hope for inflation relief. But sticky prices remain elevated, suggesting the Fed's toughest work may still lie ahead.

June 23, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

June 22, 2026

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What Is Inflation?

Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services over time that reduces purchasing power. Learn what causes it, how it's measured, and why it matters to investors.

June 22, 2026

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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.

June 18, 2026

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Nvidia Borrows, Breadth Widens

The number of stocks trading above their 50-day moving averages is above recent lows. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are down for Q2 and Nvidia's bond sale sparks shrugs.

June 18, 2026

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Hawkish Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.

June 17, 2026

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Mid-Year Muni Bond Outlook

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.

June 17, 2026

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Firms with Stock Portfolios

More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?

June 16, 2026

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How AI Is Casting a Shadow

Bitcoin continued to dip, Schwab clients bought chip names, and the CPI popped higher but not by enough to impact rate-hike predictions.

June 12, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

June 12, 2026

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