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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation in Focus After Volatile Day for Stocks

CPI data due today will offer the latest inflation reading ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, a day after chipmakers suffered a second rout in three trading sessions.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks Rebound Post Rout, Inflation Still In-Focus

Tech stocks led the market higher to start the week after Friday's sell-off. With yields and rate hike expectations rising, CPI and PPI data will be highlights this week.

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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.

Market Outlook

Global Equity Mid-Year Outlook 2026

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks Dive Amid Tech Sell-Off, Inflation In-Focus

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

Week Ahead

Is AI Weighing on Inflation? | Week Ahead

CPI and PPI inflation data are out this week. Energy is frequently scrutinized, but is AI expenditure broadening the base? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.

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Market Outlook

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Taxable Fixed Income

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

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On Investing

IPOs in Focus as the Fed Holds the Line

IPO hype is rising, but fundamentals still matter. We break down valuations, index mechanics, and why Fed policy and rates still play a key role for investors.

WashingtonWise: Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market
Washington Wise

Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market

Counted out after a negative first quarter, the bull market roared back in April and May. Can earnings keep feeding this bull? And what could slow it down?