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Market Volatility

Stock Market Volatility: Recession Worries Mount

What our experts think about the recent stock market drop.
September 29, 2022
Market Commentary

What’s Next: Good, Bad, & Ugly

The persistence of global inflation could determine which of the three paths central banks may follow and which market qualities investors might consider for their portfolios.
September 26, 2022
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With Inflation Offsides, The Fed Keeps Hiking

As expected, the Federal Reserve raised its target range for the federal funds rate by 75 basis points to 3% to 3.25%, citing high inflation as its primary concern.
September 21, 2022
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Earnings: Trampled Under Foot?

The bear market has been driven by multiple compression, making valuations look relatively compelling. Yet, expected weakness in earnings may limit the upside potential for stocks.
September 19, 2022
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Schwab Market Perspective: Determined to Rise

Will anything tempt the Federal Reserve from its aggressive course on interest rates? The odds aren't good.
September 16, 2022
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Home Is Where the Inflation Is

Central Banks relying on inflation measures based on rentals, rather than home prices, may persist in raising rates, applying more economic brakes despite easing home sales.
September 12, 2022
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Are Jobs Livin' on the Edge?

The August jobs report delivered something for both economic bulls and bears, but what matters more in the near term is the Fed's focus on seeing a continued easing in labor demand.
September 6, 2022
Market Commentary

China Q&A: Top 5 Questions

Topics like inflation, currency, and government policies dominate questions about the world's second-largest economy. Here we provide answers for investors about China.
August 29, 2022
Market Commentary

Will Rising Federal Debt Slow Economic Growth?

Over the past 70 years, rising government debt generally has been accompanied by weaker economic activity. But it’s not a simple relationship.
August 19, 2022
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The End of Rate Hikes?

The signals from central banks that rate hikes, which began last year, may be coming to an end could be welcome news for investors looking ahead to the next 12 months.
August 15, 2022
Market Commentary

Both Sides Now: Fed’s Dueling Mandates

July’s hot jobs report will likely keep the Fed in a hawkish position, but key to watch moving forward is a continued softening in leading labor and inflation indicators
August 8, 2022
Market Commentary

The Return of Dividends

Although the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed above stocks' dividend yields earlier this year, dividend payers may continue to reward should the economy continue to slow.
August 1, 2022
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The Thrill Is Gone: Earnings Season Kicks Off

Second-quarter earnings growth will mark an expected deceleration in profits, but focus will likely continue to shift to the pace at which outlooks are downgraded.
July 25, 2022
Market Commentary

China's Yo-Yo Economy

Although an economic rebound in China is underway according to government and private sector data, its economy and stock market may remain volatile.
July 18, 2022
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What’s Going On … With Jobs

The June jobs report was cheered by economic bulls given its strength in level terms, but rates of change among leading indicators don't favor a soft-landing outcome for the economy.
July 11, 2022
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Shortages Have Led to Gluts

Inventory gluts has been bad news for the stocks of companies experiencing them, but could also be indicating an inflation peak, which tends to be an ingredient for market bottoms.
July 5, 2022
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Can't Find My Way Home

A spike in prices and interest rates has dealt a significant blow to housing affordability, elevating the potential for the housing market's weakness to dampen economic growth.
June 27, 2022
Market Commentary

Recession: The Risk Is in the Reversal

Investors often notice the overall direction of markets; missed changes in asset classes under the surface could see a shark attack take a big bite out of unprepared portfolios.
June 21, 2022
Market Commentary

Growth vs. Value: What Does It Mean?

Performance underneath the surface is sometimes markedly different from the action at the Growth and Value index level.
June 15, 2022
Market Commentary

Signs Point to Recession Risk

Rising inflation, rate hikes, supply-chain problems and the Russia-Ukraine war have contributed to growing recession fears. While recessions are impossible to predict, we think the risk of one—sooner rather than later—has picked up.
June 14, 2022

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