Markets and Economy

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Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

Markets and Economy

Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) traded near two-month lows after reports of a potential U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Markets and Economy

Hopes for an Extended Ceasefire Lift Stocks

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal that would end the U.S. blockade of Iran's oil and open the Strait of Hormuz. Stocks rallied in response.

Markets and Economy

Peace Hopes, Sentiment Data Could Set Early Tone

Any fresh developments around a possible Middle East peace plan could move markets after yesterday's rally, while consumer sentiment data outlines inflation expectations.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly gains following a bumpy start as reports of a potential Iran deal, and lower oil prices and yield lift investor sentiment.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Markets and Economy

More Inflation Data Due After Another Selloff

Another round of inflation data arrives a day after consumer price data met expectations. Stocks fell sharply, though, due to rising Iran tensions and more selling of chip makers.

Markets and Economy

Inflation in Focus After Volatile Day for Stocks

CPI data due today will offer the latest inflation reading ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, a day after chipmakers suffered a second rout in three trading sessions.

International

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Global Equity

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

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