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Markets and Economy

Perspective: Spinning

Markets were recently rattled by concerns the U.S. may slip into recession, but it's not clear that those fears are justified.

August 16, 2024

Bonds

Bonds: Shaken, Not Stirred

Bond prices whipsawed over the past month as volatility spiked across markets. What's next for fixed income markets?

August 14, 2024

Company Earnings

Doors open on retail earnings

Common wisdom is that consumers are pulling back on spending, but some green shoots are sprouting that might break ground as big retailers prepare to report second-quarter results.

August 13, 2024

International

Carry Trade Unwind Now Over?

Having been warned about the risk, investors now ask if the yen carry trade unwind is complete. Here's how far it might still go.

August 12, 2024

Government Policy

What Falling Rates Could Mean

When the Federal Reserve lowers its key short-term interest rate, the impact isn't uniform across the financial universe.

August 08, 2024

Market Volatility

The MOVE Index

The MOVE Index, a.k.a the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.

August 08, 2024

Trading

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Joe Mazzola
August 16, 2024

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
August 16, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
August 16, 2024

Looking to the Futures

Ryan Hinsen
August 15, 2024

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon

Markets and Economy

Market Snapshot

Markets and Economy

Volatility & Fixed Income

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Spinning

Government Policy

Learning From Past Rate Cuts

Markets and Economy

Jobs, Inflation, and the Fed

Markets and Economy

A Unique Economic Cycle

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Jeff Kleintop

Markets and Economy

Weekly Market Outlook

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Spinning

International

Carry Trade Unwind Now Over?

International

Preparation for Trade War 2.0?

International

What Could Surprise in Q3

International

How Much "Tech" Do You Own?

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Kathy Jones, Collin Martin, and Cooper Howard

Markets and Economy

Volatility & Fixed Income

Markets and Economy

Perspective: Spinning

Bonds

Bonds: Shaken, Not Stirred

Government Policy

Inside the Fed’s Toolbox

Markets and Economy

Fed Holds Rates Steady

Markets and Economy

A Unique Economic Cycle

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors 

Government Policy

Election Reset: What's Next?

In a matter of minutes, the 2024 presidential race changed dramatically, generating lots of speculation and questions. So what are the facts, the next steps, and the timeline?

July 25, 2024 • Michael Townsend

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