Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly gains, as markets digest a sprinkling of both positive and negative trade-related developments throughout the week.
Are Tariffs Over? Court Ruling Isn't the End
Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.
Schwab Market Update
Though PCE data showed inflation progress, stocks fell on trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Consumer sentiment looms, and next week brings jobs numbers and Powell remarks.
Credit Spreads: Under the Radar, but Influential
Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.
Looking to the Futures
Two months ago, the CME Group launched trading for Solana futures amid a growing wave of crypto enthusiasm and adoption.
No Hard Feelings: Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists
There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.
Nvidia on Deck with Tariffs, Blackwell Sales Eyed
Nvidia, the biggest AI chip firm, reports Wednesday. Blackwell chip demand, tariffs, and guidance all could help determine how shares respond after a volatile two months.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports
A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.
Why International and Why Now
The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.