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Markets & Economy
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The S&P 500 recorded fresh all-time highs earlier this week but has been under selling pressure over the past two days on signs that consumer spending is waning.
Today's Options Market Update
Mega caps rose in pre-market trading even as the DJIA got clipped by a sharp drop in UnitedHealth shares. Sentiment, existing home sales, and S&P Global PMI data are on tap.
Tech Rebounds but DJIA Falls
Mega caps rose in pre-market trading even as the DJIA got clipped by a sharp drop in UnitedHealth shares. Sentiment, existing home sales, and S&P Global PMI data are on tap.
Looking to the Futures
A cold front rolling across the country is supporting prices in both supply and demand.
Taxable Munis: 5 Considerations
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
Markets & Economy
Jigsaw Puzzle: Growth vs. Value
Growth and value are often thought of simplistically, but subsurface details in growth- and value-labeled indexes challenge pre-conceived notions of the factors.
Perspective: Bracing for Tariffs
Stocks bounced back after tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada were delayed, but tariff issues are not yet solved and still hold the potential to drive market volatility.
Will the Dollar Be Dethroned?
Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.
Markets & Economy
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
January CPI on Wednesday puts prices back in the spotlight as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell testifies to Congress starting tomorrow. Tariffs and McDonald's results are in focus today.
Safe Haven From the Trade War?
Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved. They may still hold the potential for market volatility.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets & Economy
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady
After cutting rates at the past three meetings, it looks like the Federal Reserve has reached a plateau.
Preferreds: Still Attractive?
The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.
Markets & Economy
Tariffs: Bark Worse Than Bite?
Markets responded positively during Trump's first week in office, despite threats of tariffs on the three largest trading partners of the U.S. Are trade risks being dismissed?
Q4 Tech Sector Earnings
Guidance and spending will be important to watch as analysts have their eyes on annual revenue growth, especially after news of DeepSeek shocked U.S. markets.
LA Fires: Muni Bond Risk
The wildfires may affect some municipal bond issuers in the devastated areas, but the impact to other California bonds or to the broader muni market is likely limited.
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