Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
Hate It or Love It: Sentiment's Message
The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.
Schwab Market Update
The U.S. and China dialed down trade tensions over the weekend and risk assets like stocks and crude oil surged. Treasury yields also rose, and odds of rate cuts declined.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLM25) moved higher last week, with the lead month June contract ending Friday’s session back above $60 per barrel.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks remained resilient this week as markets continue to lean optimistically toward potential trade deals between the U.S. and the rest of the world.
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Rising Risks
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of slowing economic growth and higher inflation have risen.
Tariffs: Q1 Impacts and Q2 Negotiations
A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.
"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter?
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?
Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.