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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Earnings Calendar Accelerates, Fed Meeting Begins

As the Fed begins its two-day meeting, earnings start pouring in as one-third of S&P 500 firms report this week. Boeing, Visa, and Corning go today, and new home sales data is due.

Week Ahead

Rate Hike: What Inflation Suggests | Week Ahead

Inflation came in hot for the month of September. Normally, that would likely indicate a rate hike, but the market isn't anticipating one. Kevin Gordon examines in the Week Ahead.

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On Investing

Can Bonds Still Do Their Job?

Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are on track for modest weekly losses as lingering AI concerns send some investors into Treasuries.

WashingtonWise Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets Ep. 148
Washington Wise

Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets

Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?

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Bond Insights

What Do Higher Yields Mean for Retirement Income?

Higher bond yields may offer retirees more income potential, but a diversified approach that balances income, risk, and spending needs remains important.

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Crypto Key Debates: Chainlink and Avalanche

We analyze the key questions and considerations surrounding Chainlink and Avalanche and their native tokens.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Messy Week of AI Selling, Key Earnings Loom

Earnings accelerate this week with a host of companies including Meta Platforms and Tesla. Last week was the worst since June for the Nasdaq as debt fears sent AI stocks reeling.

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On Investing

Who's Financing the AI Boom? (With Bryan Whalen)

TCW’s Bryan Whalen explains why higher rates and heavy debt issuance are reshaping credit markets and how hyperscalers are financing the AI buildout.