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Schwab's Market Perspective: 2026 Outlook
Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.
Market Snapshot | December 2025
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Broadcom Results Assessed After Stocks Post Record
Chipmaker Broadcom beat analysts' earnings, revenue, and guidance with results late yesterday following new record-high closes for the DJIA and S&P 500 index. Cyclical names led.
Rotation Out of Tech Rolls Along as Broadcom Dips
Tech saw more pressure early despite solid results from chip giant Broadcom as rotation out of that sector continued. Yields rose, possibly a drag after Thursday's record highs.
Markets Digest Fed Cut, Broadcom Earnings On Deck
Investors will continue to chew over the Fed's latest rate cut along with Broadcom earnings today after the S&P 500 closed just shy of a record high on Wednesday.
Looking to the Futures
Indexes climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut.
Fed Cuts Rates for the Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.
Fed Cut Seen, but Dissents, Powell, Dot Plot Eyed
The Fed is seen cutting rates by 25 basis points today. Focus then turns to Powell's thoughts, the dot plot of rate projections, and any dissents. Oracle reports after the close.
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2026 Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy
We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.