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

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US Market Commentary

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

Jigsaw Puzzle: Growth vs. Value

Growth and value are often thought of simplistically, but subsurface details in growth- and value-labeled indexes challenge pre-conceived notions of the factors.
February 18, 2025

How Can You Set the Right Financial Goals?

Mark Riepe is joined by guest Cindy Scott to discuss ways you can align your vision for the future with your values and plan a path to long-term financial success.
February 17, 2025

Tariff Clouds Hover Over Stock Markets

As tariffs proliferate, they bring new concerns for the economy, including inflation, supply chain interruption, and job losses. What do investors need to know?
February 13, 2025

Will the United States Dollar Be Dethroned?

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.
February 12, 2025

What You Need to Know About 24/5 Trading

Traders can buy and sell hundreds of stocks and ETFs on Schwab's thinkorswim® platform when the market opens on Monday until the market closes on Friday (holidays excluded).
February 11, 2025

Preferred Securities: Balancing Yield with Risk

Preferred securities' yields may be appealing, but they almost always come with additional risks.
January 30, 2025

Investors Riding the Waves in Unsteady Bond Market

Fast-paced policy changes out of Washington are roiling the bond market, leading fixed income investors to wrestle with whether they should buy, hold, or sell.
January 30, 2025

Hard to Handle: A Look at Hard vs. Soft Data

Some soft data metrics have started to rebound sharply and catch back up to relatively resilient hard data, but it's too soon to say whether the gap is definitively closing.
January 21, 2025

Edgy Investors Waiting to See How Policies Unfold

Investors and markets are anxious to see when and how the new Congress will implement the massive Republican policy agenda. But the details matter, and the answers will take time.
January 16, 2025

It Was a Very Good Year

Stocks are coming off another banner year, but strength has bred a frothy sentiment environment, which continues to loom as a risk for likely coming volatility.
January 6, 2025

Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
January 3, 2025

January Barometer: Wall Street Trends to Watch

Investors reboot when a new year dawns, but 2025 stands out as a new administration takes over. This may affect investor behavior as they adjust for possible policy changes.
December 18, 2024

2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets

As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
December 13, 2024

Will Policy Disruption Unsettle Markets in 2025?

The new administration promises disruptive policies on immigration, tariffs, taxes, deregulation and more. But how will markets and investors respond to these policy changes?
December 12, 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

What Year-End Tax Strategies Should You Consider for 2024?

Mark Riepe highlights key updates to tax policy in 2024 and offers helpful year-end tax-planning moves.
December 9, 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

Trading Near the Bells

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

Choosing Municipal Bonds: GO or Revenue?

You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
November 26, 2024

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