CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh are today's highlights. But action in the Middle East and the path of oil are also influential.

Inflation data from June hit lower than Wall Street estimates, lifting stocks early. Bank earnings generally impressed, and Fed Chair Warsh testifies before Congress later today.

Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

Facing a week packed with data, Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses Tuesday's CPI report, Fed Chairman Warsh's first testimony to Congress, and retail sales in the latest Week Ahead.

This episode examines the growing case that investors have moved beyond the low-inflation, low-volatility "Great Moderation" Era and into a new "Temperamental" Era.

Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.