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Market Commentary
After Mixed Monday, Earnings Loom Including FedEx
After small caps gained and big tech eased to start the week, investors await more developments from peace talks and earnings later from FedEx. Micron results loom tomorrow.
June 23, 2026
Tech Stress Test: Chips Slammed in Early Plunge
In what appears to be a leadership test after months of gains, chip stocks plunged early ahead of Micron's earnings tomorrow. News was thin, with FedEx due to report later.
June 23, 2026
Markets Eye PCE After Hawkish Fed Turn, Iran Deal
Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.
June 22, 2026
Could a Trust Fit Your Estate Plan?
Thinking about a trust? This episode explains how trusts work, what problems they solve, and why they may be useful for more people than you might expect.
June 22, 2026
What Is Inflation? How It Works and Why It Matters
Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services over time that reduces purchasing power. Learn what causes it, how it's measured, and why it matters to investors.
June 22, 2026
Fed Keeps Rates Steady, but Hike Odds Tick Higher
The Fed kept rates steady as expected, but the central bank's quarterly projections now include the possibility of at least one hike later this year.
June 18, 2026
What Is Stagflation? Causes, Examples, and Impact
Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.
June 18, 2026
Fed Shifts to Hawkish Tune, But Keeps Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.
June 17, 2026
Warsh's First Fed Meeting, U.S.-Iran Deal In-Focus
With the Fed expected to keep rates unchanged, the dot-plot and Chairman Kevin Warsh's presser will be closely watched today as investors try to gauge the path of interest rates.
June 17, 2026
2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Municipal Bonds
In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.
June 17, 2026
Stocks That Own Stocks: Know What You're Getting
More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?
June 16, 2026
Schwab Market Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
June 12, 2026
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly gains following a bumpy start as reports of a potential Iran deal, and lower oil prices and yield lift investor sentiment.
June 12, 2026
Peace Hopes, Sentiment Data Could Set Early Tone
Any fresh developments around a possible Middle East peace plan could move markets after yesterday's rally, while consumer sentiment data outlines inflation expectations.
June 12, 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
2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Global Equity
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
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
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
Looking to the Futures
Copper futures rebounded on Thursday, recovering some of the losses from Wednesday’s volatile session.
June 5, 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
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