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Markets & Economy

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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mostly lower in tentative price action as investors await Nvidia earnings and the Jackson Hole Economic Policy later this week.

August 24, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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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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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher on Friday as traders looked past an unexpected weekly commercial inventory build and focused instead on signs of underlying supply tightness.

August 24, 2026

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Tech Stocks Fall Early

The major indexes fell in early trading but cut their losses after CNBC reported the Treasury Department could use its $1 trillion general account to fund its bond-buyback plan.

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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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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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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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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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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