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Today's Options Market Update
After the worst day in a month, stocks fell again on concerns about AI valuations and diminished hopes of a rate cut. Fed speakers loom, with retail and Nvidia earnings next week.
Perspective: Seeking Direction
While stock and bond markets wait for U.S. federal data to become available again, private-sector reports suggest lukewarm overall economic growth.
Reconciliation Bill FAQs
The Reconciliation Bill, a.k.a. the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), touches nearly every corner of the tax landscape. Here are some of the biggest takeaways for taxpayers.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Investors were sent on a roller-coaster rise this week, driven by continued selling pressure in the tech/AI space and relatively hawkish Fed speak around the potential for a December rate cut.
Responding to Market Chaos
Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.
Markets & Economy
Responding to Market Chaos
Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.
Stocks Face More Tech Losses
After the worst day in a month, stocks fell again on concerns about AI valuations and diminished hopes of a rate cut. Fed speakers loom, with retail and Nvidia earnings next week.
Looking to the Futures
Soybean Futures continued its rally in the absence of trade and crop data which is expected to be updated tomorrow.
Markets & Economy
Washington: What to Watch Now
After Congress reached an agreement to fund government operations, President Trump signed the bill, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days.
Q3 2025 Retail Earnings
Consumers are in a sour mood over inflation and jobs as major retailers prepare to report earnings and offer their outlooks for the holiday shopping period.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets & Economy
Relying on Alt Data for Economic Pulse
While we wait for federal data to come back online, private sector gauges continue to underscore still-weak manufacturing, resilient services, and mediocre job growth.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a week dominated by worries over the shutdown and AI valuations, investors face Treasury auctions, Disney results, and a handful of reports from firms exposed to AI demand.
Fed Governors in Spotlight
We often hear about the Fed chair, but who are the governors at the Fed and what is their role? Recent events have raised the profile of other Fed interest rate voters.
Markets & Economy
German Stimulus: What's Next?
German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, dissenting votes may cloud the path forward.
How to Read the Beige Book
Effectively reading the Federal Reserve's Beige Book can help investors spot economic, industry, and consumer trends that could potentially impact investment portfolios.
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