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US Market Commentary

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.
June 11, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Live Cattle Futures Hold Strong as NWS Enters the United States.
June 11, 2026

Early Gains Linger Even as Wholesale Prices Surge

Producer Price Index data is surging at the fastest rate in nearly four years as PPI beat estimates. As ongoing threats intensified in the Middle East, crude prices wavered.
June 11, 2026

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.
June 10, 2026

Stocks Rebound Post Rout, Inflation Still In-Focus

Tech stocks led the market higher to start the week after Friday's sell-off. With yields and rate hike expectations rising, CPI and PPI data will be highlights this week.
June 9, 2026

STAX Generational Trends: Millennials Turn Bullish

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ tracks client activity to gauge sentiment. Younger generations closed the sentiment gap in May, becoming more bullish as indexes hit highs.
June 9, 2026

Global Equity Mid-Year Outlook 2026

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.
June 8, 2026

Stocks Dive Amid Tech Sell-Off, Inflation In-Focus

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.
June 8, 2026

Chip Stocks Plunge, Putting Wall Street on Defense

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.
June 5, 2026

After Solid Rebound, Stocks Face Crucial Jobs Data

Yesterday's rebound featured a rotation into financial and healthcare and out of chip stocks. Today could center around data in the nonfarm payrolls report, due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
June 5, 2026

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Taxable Fixed Income

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.
June 5, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are seeing the largest one-day drop this year as this morning's blowout monthly jobs report, and spike in bond yields, triggers profit taking from traders.
June 5, 2026

Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market

Counted out after a negative first quarter, the bull market roared back in April and May. Can earnings keep feeding this bull? And what could slow it down?
June 4, 2026

Market Snapshot | June 2026

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
June 4, 2026

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.
June 3, 2026

Consumer, Crypto Concerns Don't Halt New Highs

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.
May 29, 2026

Short Interest Monitor: TAP, FIG, AKAM

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
May 29, 2026

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
May 29, 2026

Kevin Kisner: PGA TOUR Player & Broadcaster

Kevin Kisner reflects on how grit, competitiveness, and a nontraditional path shaped his PGA TOUR career. He also shares why he transitioned into broadcasting while remaining deeply connected to golf’s future and growth.
May 26, 2026

Warsh Settles In as Yields Hit Historic High

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.
May 22, 2026

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