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Markets & Economy

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

Markets & Economy

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are under pressure as investors take profits in tech and AI-related names.

October 22, 2025 Nathan Peterson

Stocks Flat Ahead of Tesla

Stocks marched in place after disappointing Netflix earnings. Tesla reports later, and gold and silver are down again along with Treasury yields in a possible sign of caution.

October 22, 2025

Looking to the Futures

December livestock futures have finished up on back-to-back days leading into Wednesday’s session.

October 22, 2025

Why Consider Japanese Stocks?

Earnings growth and attractive valuations for Japanese companies, reforms to corporate governance, and other shifts in the Japanese economy may create opportunities for investors.

October 20, 2025

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Major indexes rose last week despite volatility amid new concerns about credit. Bank results early this week precede Tesla and Netflix. Friday brings much awaited CPI data.

October 20, 2025

Markets & Economy

Perspective: In the Dark

The stock and bond markets are taking the government shutdown—and lack of data releases—in stride, but how long the calm might last is an open question.

October 17, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for an up week despite continued U.S./China trade uncertainty, concerns around credit, and a resurgence in volatility.

October 17, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Cuts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act preserves and expands many of the tax breaks that were due to expire at the end of this year.

October 15, 2025

Markets & Economy

Government Shutdown Update

What to know about how we got here and what could come next.

October 14, 2025

Data Options During Shutdown

With official data halted by the U.S. government shutdown, investors turn to private and high-frequency indicators to track jobs, spending, and growth in real time.

October 13, 2025

Q3 2025 Bank Earnings On Tap

Big banks begin reporting Tuesday and are expected to benefit from a steeper yield curve, strong trading, and investment banking demand. The profit path ahead is less certain.

October 13, 2025

Markets & Economy

Stocks Sink on Tariff Threat

Markets posted their worst loss since April as President Trump threatened China with "massive" tariffs and the federal government began layoffs amid a continued shutdown.

October 10, 2025

Impact of Biannual Earnings

President Trump again proposed that companies be required to report twice a year rather than every quarter. What are some pros and cons, and how would it affect investors?

October 09, 2025

5 Under-the-Radar Inflation Gauges

While the Consumer Price Index is closely followed, these five under-the-radar inflation gauges can provide more insight into inflation's trajectory.

October 08, 2025

Markets & Economy

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

October 08, 2025

The Delayed Impact of Tariffs

Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?

October 06, 2025

D.C. Buys Stocks: What to Know

The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?

October 02, 2025

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