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

Today's Options Market Update

Major indexes eased after annual Personal Consumption Expenditures data for July topped expectations, though the monthly core figure was in line. Nvidia reports this afternoon.

August 26, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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America's Labor Force Problem

U.S. labor force participation is declining due to an aging population, slowing immigration, and other factors. This could impact economic growth and earnings moving forward.

August 26, 2026

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Stocks Down on PCE, Nvidia Next

Major indexes eased after annual Personal Consumption Expenditures data for July topped expectations, though the monthly core figure was in line. Nvidia reports this afternoon.

August 26, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

A perfect storm of crop conditions and economic news has pushed corn up seventy cents in the past two weeks.

August 26, 2026

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Soft Data Hits Hard

'Soft' reports like sentiment and confidence don't reflect 'hard' data like GDP or CPI. Still, they can affect markets and come with various strengths and weaknesses to consider.

August 25, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The Fed's favored inflation gauge, the Jackson Hole Symposium, and Nvidia earnings highlight a critical week with oil prices and Treasury yields rising.

August 24, 2026

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Inflation Risks Linger

Inflationary pressures and risks should give Federal Reserve policymakers and investors plenty to think about, even after Consumer Price Index data showed inflation cooled in July.

August 24, 2026

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Stocks are attempting to stabilize after a choppy week for risk assets, with Treasury yields pulling back mid-week after the Treasury Department announced plans to increase purchases of longer-term securities.

August 21, 2026

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What's an ADR?

Some of the largest tech stocks aren't traded on the S&P 500, though they trade on U.S. markets and affect Wall Street sentiment. ADRs are familiar stocks with unfamiliar pedigrees.

August 19, 2026

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High-Yield Munis: What to Know

High-yield municipal bonds might be worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.

August 19, 2026

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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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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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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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