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Markets & Economy
Schwab Market Update: Closing
Major indexes pulled back but still remain near record highs after encouraging inflation numbers lifted hopes for lower interest rates.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
Fresh economic data this morning mostly missed analysts' expectations, while Walmart's earnings gave the retailer a lift.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed around midday and yields remain stable following yesterday's breakout in stocks to all-time highs.
Looking to the Futures
West Texas Intermediate settled higher in Wednesday's trading, overcoming a price decline from triggered by the International Energy Agency's (IEA) cut to its 2024 demand forecast.
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended its eight-session winning streak as investors await producer and consumer price readings and retailer earnings.
Markets & Economy
Loan Me a Dime
Bank lending standards are still restrictive, underscoring the Fed's view that financial conditions remain tight and any resulting economic weakness could keep rate cuts in play.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop’s 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are higher on the week, driven by evidence of some recent cooling in the labor market. Volatility could pick up next week as we'll get two key inflation data points and a read on the health of the consumer.
Markets & Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
The Recession Has Ended
Europe's mild recession is over, with growth expected to continue. Valuations for eurozone stocks remain attractive, offering the potential for further price appreciation.
The Fed Stays Patient
As expected, the Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at the May meeting, but left the door open to rate cuts later this year if inflation declines.
Markets & Economy
Life's Been Good...for Large Caps
First-quarter earnings results have been healthy thus far, but key to the ongoing rally will be companies' recovery in revenue growth and strengthening forward guidance.
Independence From the U.S.
Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.
Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Markets & Economy
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.
Perspective: Rolling Recovery?
There are signs that some previous "rolling recessions" are starting to turn into rolling recoveries.
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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