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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Minutes Awaited as Stocks Stumble on Yields

Rising U.S. and global yields continue to drag the stock market, now down three days in a row. Fed minutes later could shed light on the rate debate. Target reports this morning.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Treasury bond yields rose to the highest level since 2007 after the ceasefire with Iran ended without a resolution.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Home Depot, Housing Starts Due After Weak Monday

Housing starts and building permits arrive this morning along with Home Depot earnings after a weak Monday that saw higher yields and oil weigh on major indexes.

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Washington Watch

What the 2026 Midterms Could Mean for the Markets

The 2026 midterms could reshape control of Congress, raising the odds of divided government and near-term market volatility, but investors should stay focused on long-term goals.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The long summer rally ran into headwinds this week as the 60-day ceasefire ended without a resolution and bond yields and oil climbed globally. Tech, especially chips, fell early.


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.

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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.

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.

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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.