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

Looking to the Futures

Indexes climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut.

December 11, 2025 • Jacob Baker

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks flattened ahead of what's widely expected to be a 25-basis-point rate cut this afternoon. Powell might sound hawkish with inflation still a concern. Oracle reports later.

December 10, 2025

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.

December 10, 2025

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Hidden Economic Indicators

Researching lesser-known economic indicators on the thinkorswim® platform is a low-effort way to potentially elevate an investor's game.

December 10, 2025

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Stocks Flat as Fed Awaited

Stocks flattened ahead of what's widely expected to be a 25-basis point rate cut this afternoon. Powell might sound hawkish with inflation still a concern. Oracle reports later.

December 10, 2025

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2026 U.S. Stocks Outlook

We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.

December 09, 2025

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2026 International Outlook

International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.

December 09, 2025

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

This week features a Fed meeting, Broadcom and Oracle results, and job openings data. Yields rose sharply last week, raising concerns. Major indexes approached record highs Friday.

December 08, 2025

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Equity markets have remained largely unchanged this week as investors anticipate guidance from the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

December 05, 2025

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

December 05, 2025

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2026 Municipal Bonds Outlook

We believe municipal bonds will continue to offer attractive tax-adjusted yields in 2026, while credit quality should remain stable.

December 04, 2025

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2026 Fixed Income Outlook

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

December 03, 2025

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Are Utilities Still Defensive?

Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?

December 02, 2025

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress returns to Washington for a three-week sprint to the end of the year.

December 02, 2025

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Transports Slow, Role Unclear

Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?

November 24, 2025

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Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb

After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.

November 24, 2025

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Q3 Nvidia Earnings

Investors will be looking for a read on hyperscaler AI spending, the impact of rising competition, and expansion to new growth areas in the chipmaker's upcoming Q3 earnings report.

November 17, 2025

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