Market Commentary

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The latest commentary

Eric Liu on Investor Positioning

What do higher yields, cooling inflation, and strong economic growth mean for markets? Plus, Eric Liu explains his firm's work on investor positioning.

October 02, 2026

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

October 02, 2026


Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress wraps up before the midterms as lawmakers weigh data center and stock-trading bills, and the SEC considers e-delivery and will start operating with just two commissioners.

September 29, 2026

Geopolitical Fragmentation

Globalization is being reorganized around security and resilience, creating uneven risks and opportunities across markets.

September 28, 2026

Jobs Week | Week Ahead

With jobs data out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at what past jobs data have shown and what may be next for the labor market in the Week Ahead.

September 28, 2026

What Record Highs Might Hide

The S&P 500® sits near record highs, but weak market breadth, sticky inflation, and rising yields suggest a more complicated story beneath the surface.

September 25, 2026

Trading

Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Tom Essig
October 02, 2026
Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
October 01, 2026
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
September 25, 2026

US stocks and economy

Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

September 11, 2026

Eric Liu on Investor Positioning

What do higher yields, cooling inflation, and strong economic growth mean for markets? Plus, Eric Liu explains his firm's work on investor positioning.

October 02, 2026

Jobs Week | Week Ahead

With jobs data out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at what past jobs data have shown and what may be next for the labor market in the Week Ahead.

September 28, 2026

What Record Highs Might Hide

The S&P 500® sits near record highs, but weak market breadth, sticky inflation, and rising yields suggest a more complicated story beneath the surface.

September 25, 2026

International stocks and economy

 Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

September 18, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

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.

September 14, 2026

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.

August 14, 2026

Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

Fixed income

Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Eric Liu on Investor Positioning

What do higher yields, cooling inflation, and strong economic growth mean for markets? Plus, Eric Liu explains his firm's work on investor positioning.

October 02, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Collin Martin

What Record Highs Might Hide

The S&P 500® sits near record highs, but weak market breadth, sticky inflation, and rising yields suggest a more complicated story beneath the surface.

September 25, 2026

Fed Hikes & Treasury Yields

The Federal Reserve hiked rates, and we expect there are more to come. With a hawkish Fed and a resilient economy, long-term yields may stay elevated.

September 23, 2026

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

September 18, 2026

Government affairs

Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments

Washington Keeps Working

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?

July 30, 2026 • Michael Townsend