Markets and Economy
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Market Awaits Netflix, Lockheed amid Data Outage
The long government shutdown keeps data from crossing the wire, but investors can get a sense of the economy's performance today from consumer names like Netflix and Coca-Cola.
Is It a Good Time to Consider Japanese Stocks?
Earnings growth and attractive valuations for Japanese companies, reforms to corporate governance, and other shifts in the Japanese economy may create opportunities for investors.
Schwab’s Market Perspective: Dancing In the Dark
The stock and bond markets are taking the government shutdown—and lack of data releases—in stride, but how long the calm might last is an open question.
Alternative Candidate(s) for Data During Shutdown
With official data halted by the U.S. government shutdown, investors turn to private and high-frequency indicators to track jobs, spending, and growth in real time.
Q3 Bank Earnings Preview: Profit Path Uncertain
Big banks begin reporting Tuesday and are expected to benefit from a steeper yield curve, strong trading, and investment banking demand. The profit path ahead is less certain.
Better Half? Biannual Earnings Proposed, Assessed
President Trump again proposed that companies be required to report twice a year rather than every quarter. What are some pros and cons, and how would it affect investors?
5 Under-the-Radar Inflation Gauges
While the Consumer Price Index is closely followed, these five under-the-radar inflation gauges can provide more insight into inflation's trajectory.
The Delayed Impact of Tariffs
Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?
Surveying the Corporate Credit Landscape (With Joel Levington)
Joel Levington joins the show to discuss corporate credit, private credit, the auto industry, ratings agencies, and more.
Uncle Sam Buys Stocks: What Investors Should Know
The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?