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Markets & Economy
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are modestly higher in choppy price action as markets digest data and attempt to register a stretch of three-day gains.
Markets Flat Ahead of Data
Investors appeared to be hesitant ahead of the opening bell despite Monday's rally. More real estate and consumer data is expected this morning, which may be adding to uncertainty.
Looking to the Futures
Live cattle traded lower in Monday’s trading likely from technical resistance after recently reaching new highs.
Investor Guide: April Tariffs
On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
The trend for central banks is to cut rates but that doesn’t mean a recession is near. But it also doesn’t mean GDP is growing very much.
Markets & Economy
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are down slightly today, around 0.50%, and are on pace for their fifth consecutive weekly loss, as broader concerns about trade policy, slowing economic data, and waning consumer sentiment continue to drag down investor optimism. All major indices were in correction territory at some point during the week, at least 10% below their highs, however, volatility has continued to abate, suggesting perhaps that traders believe there may be some near-term consolidating around these current levels.
Understand Floating-Rate Notes
Investment-grade floating-rate notes prices tend to be more stable than their fixed-rate counterparts, so they may be worth considering during periods of volatility.
Markets & Economy
Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.
Washington: What to Watch Now
Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown, but Democrats are divided on strategy.
Tracking GDPNow as an Investor
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model drew headlines this month when it turned red, but investors should understand what it means and why it's not the last word on economic growth.
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Recession Coming?
Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.
Perspective: Recession Risk
Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.
Market Correction: What Is It?
What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?
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Stocks Plunge on Growth Fears
With little hope of rate cuts or changes in Trump administration policies, stocks hit six-month lows. Tech shares, and Tesla suffered most, while crypto-related stocks dove.
International Great Again?
Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.
Policy Uncertainty Pauses M&A
Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.
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