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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold futures (/GC) boasts a strong correlation to the E-mini S&P 500 (/ES) future.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

Week Ahead

What Will the Warsh Fed Look Like? | Week Ahead

Kevin Warsh heads to Washington for his first meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve. What should investors expect? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks to the week ahead.

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On Investing

Midyear Outlook for Equities & Fixed Income

What’s in store for the second half of 2026? A resilient economy may continue, but stretched valuations and shifting market correlations remain risks.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

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.

Market Outlook

Schwab Market Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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Some Indexes Accelerate Entry for Massive IPOs

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

The Senate passed $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, Capitol Hill struggles to find consensus on how to regulate AI, and the Trump Accounts app is live.