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US Market Commentary

Schwab Market Update

November CPI met expectations at 0.3% for both the headline and core readings. Stocks got a slight bump and yields fell as the data reinforced rate cut ideas. PPI is due tomorrow.
December 11, 2024

Looking to the Futures

Bitcoin futures continues to trade near its all time high of $105,325 as its regulatory outlook in the US becomes clearer with the incoming executive administration.
December 11, 2024

Analyze Vertical Spreads with the Risk Profile Tool

Learn how to set up and analyze an options spread using the Risk Profile tool on the thinkorswim platform for more complex trades like vertical spreads.
December 10, 2024

2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook

The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.
December 9, 2024

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
December 9, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The recent uptrend in stocks continued this week, driven by supportive economic data, lower yields and bullish momentum.
December 6, 2024

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
December 6, 2024

Managing Cash-Secured Puts for Income Strategies

Cash-secured puts may generate short-term income or enable purchase of desired stocks at a favorable price. Know what to do if the cash-secured put doesn't work out as planned.
December 5, 2024

2025 Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income Outlook

The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.
December 4, 2024

Is It Time to Reassess Your Risk Tolerance?

How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.
December 2, 2024

2025 Global Outlook: Clearing the Hurdles

International markets are expected to clear the hurdles of uncertain trade policy, tighter fiscal policy and slower than average economic growth to support solid overall returns.
December 2, 2024

Trading Near the Bells

What to know about the market's two most volatile trading hours.
November 26, 2024

Breadth of Life: Post-Election Market Trends

Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
November 25, 2024

What's Your Risk Capacity?

It's not how much risk you can stomach that counts—it's how much time you have left to save.
November 25, 2024

What Happens When Companies Report Earnings

Don't be in the dark during earnings season. Watch this video to understand what an earnings report can tell you about a company's financial condition.
November 21, 2024

TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
November 21, 2024

Five Investing Impacts of a Trade War

Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
November 18, 2024

A Sincere Thank You

It has been an honor serving you as CEO for the last 16 years.
November 15, 2024

Using thinkorswim® to Find Long-Term Holdings

The thinkorswim® platform has plenty of useful features for long-term investors. Here we break down how to use the Stock Hacker to find long-term candidates for your portfolio.
November 15, 2024

Is the Next Temperamental Era Upon Us?

The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
November 15, 2024

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