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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Major indexes vacillated as the Consumer Price Index landed below expectations at 0.2%. The reading may be 'well received' by Fed members worried about inflation.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Most of the major indices are on track for weekly losses as rising concerns around AI disruption dampen investor sentiment.

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On Investing

Jobs Data, Fed Patience & AI's Next Market Shock

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest employment numbers and explore how AI driven headlines are fueling sharp, short term market rotations, particularly in financials.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Major Indexes Pare Losses as January CPI is Muted

Major indexes vacillated as the Consumer Price Index landed below expectations at 0.2%. The reading may be 'well received' by Fed members worried about inflation.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Indexes retreated on Thursday as technology stocks were weighed down by broadening AI fears, mixed job numbers, and market participants bracing for Friday’s inflation report.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs Data Fail to Move Needle, Investors Await CPI

Major indexes were flat to lower yesterday as rate cut hopes fell on a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Investors mull earnings from Cisco and McDonald's and await Friday's CPI.

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Schwab Market Perspective: Riding the Waves

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Income-Generating ETFs: Covered-Call vs. Dividend?

Exchange-traded funds that combine equity market exposure with a side of options may seem appetizing, but there are risks worth considering before adding one to your plate.

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Bond Insights

Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea

While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.