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Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Cattle Futures finished lower on Tuesday, while the USDA delivered its monthly agricultural WASDE report, and today we will get the delayed non-farms payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks, Yields Up As 130,000 Jobs Growth Surprises

The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in January and jobs growth exceeded expectations at 130,000, helping boost major indexes and Treasury yields early.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are modestly higher around midday despite weak consumer spending data. Markets may be a bit on standby ahead of tomorrow’s Nonfarm Payrolls report.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Head-Spinning Week, Job and CPI Data Awaited

Last week's whipsaw move from a 2% mid-week plunge to Friday's 2% gains might be hard to top. January nonfarm payrolls, retail sales, CPI, and a long list of Fed speakers loom.

Geopolitical Risk is Evolving: What You Should Know

Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.

Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights, Market Commentary

Bond Market Update – February 2026

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P Equal Weight hit fresh all-time highs to close out the week, supported by money rotation away from non-tech areas of the market.

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On Investing

Breadth Is Back: What's Powering Markets Beneath the Surface (With Dennis DeBusschere)

Dennis DeBusschere joins Liz Ann Sonders to discuss why strong post‑COVID productivity, a weaker dollar, and evolving AI dynamics are reshaping macro trends.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

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