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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.

Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026

Fixed Income

Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026

International

Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

Fixed Income

Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026 • Collin Martin

Stocks

Large Trader Rule Explained

The Large Trader Rule requires traders whose transactions hit certain thresholds to register with the SEC and meet ongoing compliance requirements. Here's how to remain compliant.

August 12, 2026

Technical Analysis

What Is Swing Trading?

Swing trading seeks to profit from moves lasting from days to weeks by using technical analysis to spot price patterns. It requires skill, precise execution, and discipline.

August 11, 2026

Trading

Spotting Trends with ADX, RSI

Used together, the Average Directional Index and Relative Strength Index can help traders assess a stock's trend, how strong it is, and whether it may be overbought or oversold.

August 04, 2026

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026 • Michelle Gibley • Collin Martin • Michael Townsend

Markets and Economy

Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026

Fundamental Analysis

Trading Amid Uncertainty

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.

April 03, 2026

Market Volatility

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

Learn about the U.S. markets, your way.

From podcasts* and daily market updates to insightful commentary, explore more helpful resources from Schwab.

Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes. 

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Financial Decoder® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money. 

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.
 

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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