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Markets & Economy
Closing Market Update
Before Nvidia reported, Wall Street had a light day with major indexes coming under pressure from disappointing Target earnings and rising yields. Stocks rebounded by the close.
Today's Options Market Update
With Thanksgiving ahead, the market has lots on its plate. Nvidia reports later and Federal Reserve speakers and a bond auction are appetizers. Target plunged as results, outlook disappointed.
Stocks Up Ahead of Nvidia
With Thanksgiving ahead, the market has lots on its plate. Nvidia reports later and Fed speakers and a bond auction are appetizers. Target plunged as results, outlook disappointed.
Looking to the Futures
The potential for colder temperatures in the lower 48 states is driving a rally in December natural gas as the contract approaches the roll to the next month. December natural gas, /NGZ24, settled at 2.998 MMBtu, up 0.025 from previous settlement.
Trade War: Investing Impacts
Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
Markets & Economy
Trade War: Investing Impacts
Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Mega caps Nvidia and Tesla went opposite ways but the market keyed off Tesla's rally. Yields slipped, also lending support. Walmart reports early tomorrow and Nvidia is Wednesday.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Markets & Economy
Are We in a Temperamental Era?
The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 are all on track to post weekly losses more than 2.00%, with the Russell down over 4.00%, as investors face the reality of a potentially higher-for-longer rate policy.
Markets & Economy
Perspective: Disinflation Risks
Declining inflation has been a theme for the economy since mid-2022, but we still believe the road may have some curves.
Trump Win: Policy Implications
Republicans won the White House, Senate and House of Representatives in the 2024 U.S. election. Here’s a look at the policies that could affect markets.
Q3 Retail Earnings Preview
Recent data, early results, and a relatively firm economy point toward possible improvement in Q3 retail earnings as Walmart, Target, and other big-box stores prepare to report.
Markets & Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Fed Cut Rates by 0.25%
The Fed cut rates by 0.25%, with limited changes to the statement, while Powell's blunt "no" response about any coming political pressure to resign was headline grabbing.
Something's Gotta Give
Business sentiment shows continuing decline; earnings estimates reflect robust growth. Can we expect more optimism post-election, despite policy uncertainties?
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