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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Treasury Auctions, Mega-Cap Results Dominate Week

Results from Alphabet, Tesla and other big firms stand out this week along with a packed schedule of Treasury auctions. Trade developments will also be scrutinized closely.

Commentary

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Weathering Market Volatility: Can Dividends Help?

Deane Antoniou joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion about long-term retirement strategies and dividend-paying stocks.

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Bond Insights

Market Volatility and Corporate Bonds: 3 Takeaways

Markets were rattled by tariff announcements in early April. Here are three takeaways for investors considering preferred securities, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Mixed signals on tariff policy have confused investors, companies and U.S. trade partners.

Upside Down(side): Markets' Wild Rides

Markets have had a wild ride these past couple of weeks, alongside chaotic tariff-related news, with volatility (and its policy triggers) most elevated in the bond market.

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Schwab Market Perspective: Hard Turn on Tariffs

Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

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

Tariffs and Trade Navigating the Markets

Navigating the Markets: Tariffs and Trade

Schwab’s chief strategists share their perspectives on tariffs, trade, and the markets.