Market Commentary
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Markets and Economy
Election Day Opens With Gains
Tech stocks rebounded early on Election Day with Arm and AMD due later. Apple slid on margin fears after earnings and the U.S. struck Iran, but hopes for diplomacy sent oil down.
Markets and Economy
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Think Like the Markets
Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?
Company Earnings
Q3 Mag 7 Earnings Preview
Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and spending plans to headwinds from persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Trading
US stocks and economy
Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets
Markets and Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
US
Panic Is Not a Strategy
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
US
AI's Labor Market Impact
AI's labor-market impact remains limited but uneven, as productivity and profits outpace hiring and import-heavy investment dampens U.S. job growth.
International stocks and economy
Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
Rising Rates & Global Equities
Rising rates can affect global equities. Learn why the pace of yield increases, earnings strength, and diversification matter.
International
Reconsidering European Stocks
European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.
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.
Fixed income
Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
Markets and Economy
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
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.
Fixed Income
Bonds or Bond Funds?
Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.
Government affairs
Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments
Think Like the Markets
Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?