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Schwab Market Insights

Schwab Market Insights provides an overview of market data and trends, with commentary, empowering investors with the information they need.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Treasury Auctions, CPI Could Provide Fresh Clues

After a surprisingly firm August jobs report Friday that sent stocks down on rate hike fears, the market returns from a holiday weekend awaiting CPI data and Treasury auctions.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower to start the holiday-shortened week as higher oil prices, driven by additional Iran attacks, weigh on inflation expectations & investor risk appetite.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) recovered from earlier losses ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Week Ahead

Inflation Hits Different on Main St. | Week Ahead

With an eye on inflation, Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at how Wall Street's view of changing prices differs from Main Street his latest look at the Week Ahead.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to be little changed on the week but encountered some chop throughout the week on oil price volatility and higher global bond yields.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

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On Investing

Warsh's Hawkish Turn: What It May Mean for Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why the speed and purpose of rate hikes may matter more than any specific interest-rate level.

Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.