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US Market Commentary

After Surprise Jobs Jump, Key Inflation Data Ahead

Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.
April 6, 2026

When Sunk Costs Take Flight

Katy Milkman explores why people tend to keep investing time, money, or effort into something even when future benefits no longer justify continuing.
April 6, 2026

Cautious Optimism to Start Week Despite Firm Crude

Though crude is near $110 and volatility rose, stocks mostly climbed early on hopes Iran and the U.S. might consider a ceasefire proposal. Inflation data is key this week.
April 6, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures prices rose sharply this past week with the lead month May futures up over 11% on Thursday.
April 6, 2026

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
April 3, 2026

Wall Street Tracks Oil, Jobs Data Before Holiday

After two strong days of rallies, Wall Street approaches the holiday weekend preparing for Friday's jobs report and tracking oil and war news. Equity trading is closed Friday.
April 2, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track to post weekly gains for the first time in six weeks, even though the Iran war persists. Is this just an oversold technical bounce, or the start of a more sustained recovery?
April 2, 2026

After Relief Rally, Market Still Faces Oil, War

Tuesday's rally was the best since May on hopes for progress ending the war. Oil remained up, with investors eyeing results from Nike and awaiting more jobs data and retail sales.
April 1, 2026

The Short Interest Monitor

This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
March 31, 2026

Job Openings, Nike Earnings Up Next in Short Week

This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.
March 31, 2026

AI and Magnificent 7 Stocks With Liz Ann Sonders

Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Schwab, answers your questions related to AI and the Magnificent 7 stocks.
March 30, 2026

What's the Best Way to Talk Money With Teens?

Parents play a key role in teens learning real-world money skills. This episode explores how open dialogue and hands-on experience help young people move toward financial independence.
March 30, 2026

Large Bid/Ask Options Spreads in Volatile Markets

Bid/ask options spreads widen during volatile markets as market makers adapt how they manage trades amid increased uncertainty.
March 30, 2026

Sector Pulse: Staples Defying "Haven" Reputation

During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
March 30, 2026

Stocks Tracking for Longest Loss Streak Since 2022

The S&P 500 is on track for its fifth straight losing week, the longest stretch since mid-2022. Risk-off sentiment rose as the weekend approached with no sign of de-escalation.
March 27, 2026

What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?

Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?
March 26, 2026

Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks to Magnificent 7 Levels

Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.
March 25, 2026

Earnings on Speed Dial: Why Quarterly Calls Matter

A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.
March 24, 2026

Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty: Reading the Market's Mixed Signals

Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.
March 20, 2026

The Ups and Downs of Stock Market Volatility

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.
March 18, 2026

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