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Markets & Economy
Schwab Market Update: Closing
The S&P 500 index posted its fourth consecutive weekly advance after signs of cooler inflation boosted hopes for rate cuts.
Today's Options Market Update
Rising Treasury yields kept a cap on early rally attempts as investors brace for Leading Indicators data, Fed speakers.
Perspective: Pace of Rate Cuts
Inflation data has continued to fuel uncertainty about when the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates. It's a question with global implications.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
Rising Treasury yields kept a cap on early rally attempts as investors brace for Leading Indicators data, Fed speakers.
Looking to the Futures
West Texas Intermediate settled higher in Wednesday's trading, overcoming a price decline from triggered by the International Energy Agency's (IEA) cut to its 2024 demand forecast.
Markets & Economy
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended its eight-session winning streak as investors await producer and consumer price readings and retailer earnings.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop’s 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Loan Me a Dime
Bank lending standards are still restrictive, underscoring the Fed's view that financial conditions remain tight and any resulting economic weakness could keep rate cuts in play.
Markets & Economy
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are higher on the week, driven by evidence of some recent cooling in the labor market. Volatility could pick up next week as we'll get two key inflation data points and a read on the health of the consumer.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
The Recession Has Ended
Europe's mild recession is over, with growth expected to continue. Valuations for eurozone stocks remain attractive, offering the potential for further price appreciation.
Markets & Economy
The Fed Stays Patient
As expected, the Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at the May meeting, but left the door open to rate cuts later this year if inflation declines.
Life's Been Good...for Large Caps
First-quarter earnings results have been healthy thus far, but key to the ongoing rally will be companies' recovery in revenue growth and strengthening forward guidance.
Independence From the U.S.
Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.
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Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
A Look at Sector Trends
While major indexes have seemingly been calm this year, there are notable and stealthy sector leadership shifts that have happened under the surface.
Investing Before Rates Fall
With the Fed projecting rate cuts later this year, you may be wondering what moves to consider today.
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