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Markets & Economy
Today's Options Market Update
The equity markets are diverging following some mixed earnings reports but are still on track for strong weekly gains following a three-day volatile rally.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks rallied this week on hopes of trade de-escalation between the U.S. and China, though no official deals, or discussions, have been confirmed.
Stocks Fall on Tariff Concerns
The S&P 500's three-day win streak is at stake after Trump's hawkish tariff comments. Alphabet's earnings impressed, but Intel's outlook disappointed. Consumer sentiment looms.
Looking to the Futures
U.S. financial markets rebounded Wednesday as the rhetoric around tariffs and the Federal Reserve changed tones.
Q1 2025 Tech Earnings
As major tech firms like Apple and Microsoft report, they face questions about the impact of tariffs. Q1 results may be discounted, with strength seen as pre-tariff demand.
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Tariffs: Potential Muni Impact
Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.
Stocks Fall on Fed, Trade Fear
Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell, along with lack of trade progress, hit stocks and pushed yields higher. The dollar reached new 3-year lows and gold made all-time highs.
Early Impacts of the Trade War
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Results from Alphabet, Tesla and other big firms stand out this week along with a packed schedule of Treasury auctions. Trade developments will also be scrutinized closely.
No Earnings Rescue from Dollar
The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
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Corporate Bonds: 3 Takeaways
Markets were rattled by tariff announcements in early April. Here are three takeaways for investors considering preferred securities, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
Washington: What to Watch Now
Mixed signals on tariff policy have confused investors, companies and U.S. trade partners.
Markets' Wild Rides
Markets have had a wild ride these past couple of weeks, alongside chaotic tariff-related news, with volatility (and its policy triggers) most elevated in the bond market.
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Perspective: Tariff Hard Turn
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
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