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Markets & Economy

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

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.

June 01, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed around midday as Middle East flare-ups are sending oil prices and yields higher. Elsewhere, Nvidia announced a new chip for PCs.

June 01, 2026

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Stocks up on Nvidia News

Nvidia's announcement of an AI chip aimed at the PC market outmuscled negative war news early to give major indexes another lift. Oil and volatility rose in a cautionary sign.

June 01, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) ended the month of May in the red as hopes for a diplomatic solution to the U.S./Iran conflict are taking center stage over tightening oil supplies.

June 01, 2026

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Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

May 29, 2026

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Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

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All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

May 29, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.

May 27, 2026

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Massive IPOs Get Fast-Tracked

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

May 26, 2026

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Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

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A Check on Warsh, Yields, AI

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

May 22, 2026

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

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How Treasury Auctions Work

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

May 21, 2026

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What to Expect With Warsh

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chair with his own goals, he may face challenges even beyond rate policy, from inflation to independence to a bulbous balance sheet.

May 18, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

May 15, 2026

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New highs amid potential risks

Looking beneath the continued rally's surface, market breadth and options activity seem to forbode potential weakness. Meanwhile, oil-supply disruptions loom.

May 15, 2026

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