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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Tech and chip stocks are bouncing back following last week’s two-day pullback as investors return to the familiar AI regime to start the week.

2 Minutes on the Markets | Global Equity Insights

What’s ahead for global equities in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chris Ferrarone shares his insights.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

Market Commentary

Schwab Market Insights

Schwab Market Insights provides an overview of market data and trends, with commentary, empowering investors with the information they need.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) remained under pressure as bears continued to drive the near-term narrative.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Chips Lead Way, Bouncing Back After Recent Swoon

Chips, which sold off last week, resumed their surge this morning and lifted major indexes to early gains. The week ahead includes Fed minutes and earnings from Delta and PepsiCo.

Week Ahead

Consumer Inflation Expectations | Week Ahead

Kevin Gordon looks at this week's release of the New York Fed's report about consumer sentiment on inflation, the stock market, and other data points in his take on the Week Ahead.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Selling pressure continued in the tech sector as investors rotate out of the momentum trade into other areas of the market.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks Slip to Kick Off Q3 Ahead of Jobs Data

All three major indexes fell but remained near breakeven as tech and utilities sectors led the declines. The June jobs report is out Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.