Markets and Economy

Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions

Closing Market Update

Nasdaq Composite hits record high for fifth straight day, but slide in consumer sentiment burdens rest of market.

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Opening Market Update

European political uncertainty and a rising dollar weigh despite a drop in May import and export prices that kept the cooling inflation theme intact. Consumer sentiment data ahead.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to notch weekly gains, driven by benign inflation data and lower yields. However, technicals are flashing overbought signals which may indicate some healthy mean-reversion is on the horizon.

Will a Maturity Wall Matter for Investors?

High-yield bond issuers face a wall of maturity debt over the next four years. Could it spell trouble for the high-yield bond market?

Schwab Market Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook

Diverging economic data and changing expectations for rate cuts have continued to complicate the market outlook.

Today's Options Market Update

European political uncertainty and a rising dollar weigh despite a drop in May import and export prices that kept the cooling inflation theme intact. Consumer sentiment data ahead.

Midyear Outlook: Equities, International & Washington

What can investors expect from the U.S. stock market, the global markets, and the policy landscape in D.C. in the second half of 2024?

Looking to the Futures

CPI Print and Fed Commentary Provide Tailwind

S&P 500 Hits Record Behind Cooler Inflation Data

Lower-than-expected PPI readings offered further encouragement on inflation, rate outlook.