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Markets & Economy
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks bounced Friday but volatility is seen continuing amid trade fears. Last week's drop in the dollar and yields raised wider concerns. Bank results and Treasury auctions loom.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher midday following news that Chinese-made smartphones and some electronics will be exempt from tariffs, though President Trump suggested the exemptions could be temporary.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Tech Up On Tariff Exemptions
The latest tariff news helped tech as the White House granted exemptions to some products. This week features central bank meetings and transport earnings as yields stay in focus.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLK25) ended a volatile week higher on Friday after seeing the lead month May futures trade in a $9 price range.
Markets & Economy
Perspective: Tariff Hard Turn
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly gains following some mid-week relief on the tariff front, but selling in U.S. Treasuries and the U.S. Dollar adds to elevated uncertainty.
Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Markets & Economy
Stocks Off Sharply After Rally
A day after its historic rally, stocks retreated as investors contemplated even higher tariffs on goods from China and U.S. growth worries. Treasury yields remain elevated.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Earnings Season and Tariffs
Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.
Markets & Economy
Q1 2025 Bank Earnings
Though first-quarter results for the biggest U.S. banks are expected to be firm overall, the industry faces challenges amid recession worries and slow capital markets demand.
Washington: What to Watch Now
White House tariff plan rattles markets.
Stock Market Circuit Breakers
Stock market circuit breakers are temporary trading halts that kick in during periods of severe price decline to ensure that information is disseminated, and liquidity managed.
Markets & Economy
Understanding Callable Bonds
Reviewing the basics can keep you from being caught off guard if your investment is returned to you before the stated maturity date.
Trade War Relative Winners
While there are no absolute winners in a trade war, there may be relative winners in the global stock market for investors to consider.
Volatility in Retirement
Don’t have a cash reserve? Here are some ways to adjust your spending and withdrawals to help ease the burden on your portfolio.
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