Market Commentary
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The Fed Holds, but the Pressure Builds
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin unpack the Fed's rate hold and explore how higher borrowing costs are creating pockets of market stress.
US
Equity Factors Explained
Equity factor analysis can help explain market leadership, reveal portfolio concentrations, and compare strategies, but note that factor definitions and performance vary.
Markets and Economy
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Government Policy
Washington: What to Watch Now
A look at the latest developments in Washington, including what to watch in the midterms, Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and companies saying no to tokenized shares.
Markets and Economy
Rate Hike Ahead? | Week Ahead
Inflation came in hot for the month of September. Normally, that would likely indicate a rate hike, but the market isn't anticipating one. Kevin Gordon examines in the Week Ahead.
Can Bonds Still Do Their Job?
Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.
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.
The Fed Holds, but the Pressure Builds
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin unpack the Fed's rate hold and explore how higher borrowing costs are creating pockets of market stress.
Markets and Economy
Rate Hike Ahead? | Week Ahead
Inflation came in hot for the month of September. Normally, that would likely indicate a rate hike, but the market isn't anticipating one. Kevin Gordon examines in the Week Ahead.
Can Bonds Still Do Their Job?
Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.
International stocks and economy
Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
Rising Rates & Global Equities
Rising rates can affect global equities. Learn why the pace of yield increases, earnings strength, and diversification matter.
International
Reconsidering European Stocks
European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.
Markets and Economy
Geopolitical Uncertainty
Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.
Fixed income
Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
The Fed Holds, but the Pressure Builds
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin unpack the Fed's rate hold and explore how higher borrowing costs are creating pockets of market stress.
Retirement Income
Creating a Retirement Paycheck
From understanding your income sources to prioritizing your withdrawals, creating steady retirement income is a complex undertaking. Consider these five rules to help guide you.
Markets and Economy
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.
Can Bonds Still Do Their Job?
Rising yields, inflation, AI spending, and earnings put markets to the test as investors increasingly focus on quality and profitability.
Government affairs
Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments
Think Like the Markets
Markets may be unfazed by midterm results, but a new Congress will bring changes and lots of headlines. So what should investors be watching?
