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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh considers fewer Fed meetings, the Fed holds rates steady, the Senate moves to avert a shutdown, a new BLS chief is confirmed, and midterms near.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

AMD, Caterpillar, SpaceX and Job Openings Loom

After stocks closed near record highs Monday and Palantir topped estimates, investors await AMD and SpaceX after the close. Job openings kick off a key labor data week.

Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Chips, Memory, Software

Chip, software, and memory maker stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch, from AI infrastructure demand to memory market competition.

Week Ahead

Watching for Labor Market Resilience | Week Ahead

With the July jobs report Friday, any sign of labor market tightness might weigh on stocks, given the potential for Fed tightening, said Schwab's Kevin Gordon in the Week Ahead.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

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

Bond Insights

Buying a Muni Below Par? Reasons to Think Twice

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.

WashingtonWise Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working Ep. 144
Washington Wise

Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?

Divided Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.

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Why Bitcoin's Attack Costs Matter for Valuation

Bitcoin's valuation may be supported by the high estimated cost, complexity, and uncertainty of a 51% attack relative to potential attacker rewards.