Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets

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US Market Commentary

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are registering a moderate bounce today, though are still on pace for weekly losses as trade and economic uncertainty weigh on investor sentiment. Although the potential for volatility remains high in this uncertain environment, perhaps the recent 10% pullback from highs in the S&P 500 is enough to attract some bid support next week.
March 14, 2025

Schwab Market Perspective: Recession Risk Rising?

Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.
March 14, 2025

Market Correction: What Does It Mean?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?
March 14, 2025

Trading and Social Media

Social media is full of trading tips—but should you listen?
March 13, 2025

Schwab Market Update

The Producer Price Index reported no wholesale inflation growth in February. Equity markets were lower, though new tariff threats from President Trump may have had a role.
March 13, 2025

How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
March 12, 2025

March Mauling: Recession Fears Spark Sell Off

With little hope of rate cuts or changes in Trump administration policies, stocks hit six-month lows. Tech shares, and Tesla suffered most, while crypto-related stocks dove.
March 10, 2025

Making International Great Again?

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.
March 10, 2025

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
March 10, 2025

The Ins and Outs of a Swing Trade

Swing traders look to capture profits from short-term swings within longer-term up- or downtrends. Here's a look at some swing trading basics.
March 7, 2025

Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings

Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
March 7, 2025

A Letter From Schwab's New CEO Rick Wurster

As the new CEO of Charles Schwab, I will carry on my predecessor's legacy of delivering best-in-class client service and leading with integrity.
March 7, 2025

M&A Still on Hold Amid Policy Uncertainty

Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.
March 7, 2025

5 Types of Alerts on the thinkorswim® Platform

Schwab's thinkorswim® trading platform offers a wealth of alerts to help you keep tabs on your trades and the market. Here's how to use them as your virtual trading assistant.
March 7, 2025

Treasury Bonds: Why Are Yields Dropping?

Treasury yields have been falling for weeks. Yet inflation expectations remain high and recent growth data have been fairly strong—not a traditional backdrop for declining yields. What's happening?
March 5, 2025

How to Trade Futures on thinkorswim® for Beginners

Learn the risks and benefits of futures trading and how to get started with practice trades using the paperMoney® feature on the thinkorswim® desktop platform.
March 4, 2025

The (Not So) Magnificent Seven?

Heightened economic uncertainty—propelled mainly by trade policy—has unearthed weakness in the equity market, with most pain felt under the market's surface.
March 3, 2025

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
February 28, 2025

Stock Sectors: What Are They? How Are They Used?

Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.
February 28, 2025

The New Magnificent Seven?

We explore drivers that may contribute to continued outperformance of European stocks since the bull market began in October 2022.
February 24, 2025

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