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Markets & Economy
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher to start the week as last week’s credit scares and volatility spike show signs of cooling. Investors await earnings reports, trade developments.
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.
Stocks Up as Credit Fears Ease
Stocks rose as fears over credit contagion eased and trade tensions between the U.S. and China appeared to cool. Earnings season picks up this week and CPI is expected Friday.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLZ25) ended Friday’s session slightly higher, reversing early session losses as support near $56 held.
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.
Markets & Economy
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.
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.
Government Shutdown Update
What to know about how we got here and what could come next.
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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.
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.
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.
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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?
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
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.
Markets & Economy
The Delayed Impact of Tariffs
Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?
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?
The S&P 600 Explained
Funds that track the S&P 600 can provide investors exposure to the growth potential of small-cap stocks, with a profitability screen to weed out struggling companies.
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