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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Earnings Parade Continues as Fed Gathers

After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.

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A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.

Bond Insights

What Are 5 Key Risks to the Muni Market in 2026?

While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.

Schwab Volatility Update

Greenland Spat Sparks Biggest Drop Since October

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

Where Might Value Accrue in the Crypto Market?

Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.

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Market Outlook

Time of the Season … For Year-End Targets

Year-end S&P 500 price targets implicitly assume continuity and fail to recognize volatility and macro forces that affect markets throughout any given year.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress is racing to pass six appropriations bills before the January 30 deadline, while the Supreme Court prepares to hear the administration's case against a Fed governor.

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On Investing

The Latest Threat to Fed Independence

With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?