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Markets & Economy
Today's Options Market Update
Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices led tech higher on signs of surging AI demand, while the broader market saw widening interest. Congress could vote today to end the shutdown.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Nvidia, AMD Lead Tech Higher
Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices led tech higher on signs of surging AI demand, while the broader market saw widening interest. Congress could vote today to end the shutdown.
Looking to the Futures
The market anticipates the return of consistent economic data with rumors of an end to the government shutdown.
Washington: What to Watch Now
Lawmakers have reached a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in history.
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.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses, led by profit taking in technology stocks. The S&P 500 is wrestling with technical support at its 50-day SMA today, an indicator which the index hasn't closed below since April.
Markets & Economy
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.
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.
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.
Markets & Economy
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.
Understanding Solana ETPs
Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.
Q3 2025 Tech Earnings
As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.
Markets & Economy
Better Days (for Earnings)
Still-healthy demand and disciplined cost control are central themes for earnings, which continue to suggest a mostly resilient economy in light of government data darkness.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Update on High-Yield Defaults
Bankruptcies by high-yield issuers have made headlines recently, but defaults have grown more common in recent years.
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