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Markets & Economy
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 index sank near an eight-week low after Iran launched a weekend attack and stronger-than-expected retail sales boosted yields.
Schwab Market Update: Closing
The S&P 500 index sank near an eight-week low after Iran launched a weekend attack and stronger-than-expected retail sales boosted yields.
A Look at Sector Trends
While major indexes have seemingly been calm this year, there are notable and stealthy sector leadership shifts that have happened under the surface.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks have moved mostly in the red around mid-day after opening on the upside as uneasiness around a missile strike on Israel by Iran remains top of mind for investors.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop’s 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Markets & Economy
Schwab Market Update: Opening
Markets were initially taking missile strikes on Israel by Iran in stride premarket Monday, and while volatility eased, it remains near highs. Retail sales jumped 0.7% in March.
Looking to the Futures
May Natural gas futures (/NGK24) continue to hover near contract lows as U.S. gas inventories remain well above the five-year average.
Investing Before Rates Fall
With the Fed projecting rate cuts later this year, you may be wondering what moves to consider today.
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Weekly Trader's Outlook
What a week! Stocks experienced some volatile moves this week, in both directions, driven by hotter than expected headline and Core (ex-food and fuel) CPI data, cooler than expected PPI data, sharply rising interest rates, falling Fed rate cut expectations, falling Consumer Sentiment, and mixed earnings and guidance from the financial sector. Investors should be prepared for more potential swings next week, as more earnings data is released, and additional insight is gathered on the strength of the consumer via the Retail Sales report.
Perspective: Rolling Recovery?
There are signs that some previous "rolling recessions" are starting to turn into rolling recoveries.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets & Economy
Earnings Season Changes?
Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.
EM Bonds: What to Know Now
Emerging-market local-currency bonds have rallied sharply since last October, along with other risky segments of the global bond market. However, navigating the market can be challenging.
Inflation's Message to Fed
Inflation looks to still be trending lower, but a relatively stubborn decline will likely inspire the Fed to start cutting rates later (and slower) than expected.
Markets & Economy
Will Rising Debt Slow Growth?
Over the past 70 years, rising government debt generally has been accompanied by weaker economic activity. But it's not a simple relationship.
What Could Turn China Around?
Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
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