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Micron Earnings in Focus, Inflation Data on Deck

Earnings from memory maker Micron Technology are in the spotlight today amid a tech sell-off, but investors will also be looking ahead to PCE data after a hawkish Fed meeting.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Mixed Monday, Earnings Loom Including FedEx

After small caps gained and big tech eased to start the week, investors await more developments from peace talks and earnings later from FedEx. Micron results loom tomorrow.

2 Minutes on the Markets | U.S. Insights

What's ahead for the U.S. stock market and economy in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders shares her insights.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Eye PCE After Hawkish Fed Turn, Iran Deal

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

Week Ahead

Vibepression: Sentiment vs. Hard Data | Week Ahead

The vibes are off. GDP growth and consumer sentiment aren't lining up, leading to an uptick in the so-called Misery Index. SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.

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On Investing

Reading the Markets After Fed Chair Warsh’s Debut

Fed chair Warsh’s first meeting kept rates steady but struck a hawkish tone on inflation while signaling less transparency, driving market uncertainty.

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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.

Fed Shifts to Hawkish Tune, But Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.