Market Commentary
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Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
Iran: Gauging Market Impact
The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.
Markets and Economy
Stocks Up On PCE Data, Oil
The January Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, while two economic reports arrive after the open. Nvidia's tech conference starts Monday.
Bonds
Iran: Potential Bond Impact
Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.
Markets and Economy
Will the Dollar Be Dethroned?
Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.
US stocks and economy
Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets
Markets and Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Kathy Jones' Market Lessons
As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
US
Fire Below Indexes
Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.
International stocks and economy
Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities
International
Iran: Gauging Market Impact
The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
Geopolitical Risk is Evolving
Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.
International
EM: AI Opportunity and AI Risk
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
Fixed income
Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Bonds
Iran: Potential Bond Impact
Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.
Kathy Jones' Market Lessons
As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
Fixed Income
Who Owns Treasury Bonds?
How private investors are influencing U.S. Treasury markets, and what it could mean for fixed income investors.
Government affairs
Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments
Headline Drama vs. Your Portfolio
Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?
