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America's New Debt Reality

U.S. debt may not be at an immediate breaking point, but persistent deficits, higher rates, and rising interest costs are narrowing fiscal space and market tolerance.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

High Yields, Soft Data Mulled as Retailers Report

Rising oil sent yields higher and slowed market gains last week amid a slate of relatively soft U.S. data. This week brings retailer results, but war remains a large concern.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower as markets anticipate retail earnings and a look at last week's Fed meeting.


Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher Friday as traders continue to focus on concerns over limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and still-tight global crude oil supplies.

Week Ahead

Three Points on Housing Affordability | Week Ahead

With a lot of housing data on tap this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon focuses on the three main components of housing affordability in his look at the Week Ahead.

Market Snapshot | February 2023

Market Snapshot | August 2026

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

Market Outlook

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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On Investing

The Economy's Curious Balancing Act (With Dr. Richard Clarida)

Collin Martin speaks with former Fed Vice Chair Dr. Richard Clarida about how the Fed thinks about inflation, labor markets, supply shocks, productivity, and more.

Onward

Geopolitical Uncertainty and Your Portfolio

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.