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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed to start the week, with notable weakness seen in the technology space, as U.S./Iran negotiations, oil prices and yields remain in focus.

June 22, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

June 22, 2026

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What Is Inflation?

Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services over time that reduces purchasing power. Learn what causes it, how it's measured, and why it matters to investors.

June 22, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) prices fell on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its oil demand outlook for the year.

June 22, 2026

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Stocks Waver as Oil Falls

Early gains in chip stocks were a feature today amid positive signals from peace talks that pushed oil prices lower. The week ahead features PCE inflation data and Micron results.

June 22, 2026

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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.

June 18, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modestly weekly gains following yesterday's FOMC-induced sell-off, as lower oil prices and yield stabilization encourage dip buying.

June 18, 2026

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Nvidia Borrows, Breadth Widens

The number of stocks trading above their 50-day moving averages is above recent lows. Meanwhile, earnings estimates are down for Q2 and Nvidia's bond sale sparks shrugs.

June 18, 2026

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Hawkish Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.

June 17, 2026

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Mid-Year Muni Bond Outlook

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.

June 17, 2026

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Firms with Stock Portfolios

More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?

June 16, 2026

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How AI Is Casting a Shadow

Bitcoin continued to dip, Schwab clients bought chip names, and the CPI popped higher but not by enough to impact rate-hike predictions.

June 12, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

June 12, 2026

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The Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

June 11, 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.

June 10, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

The Senate passed $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, Capitol Hill struggles to find consensus on how to regulate AI, and the Trump Accounts app is live.

June 09, 2026

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Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

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