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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Earnings Calendar Accelerates, Fed Meeting Begins

As the Fed begins its two-day meeting, earnings start pouring in as one-third of S&P 500 firms report this week. Boeing, Visa, and Corning go today, and new home sales data is due.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Soybean futures have pulled back from their late-September highs as harvest pressure meets a record U.S. crop.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are starting the week to the upside as investors prepare for a busy week which included earnings reports from three “Mag 7” companies and an FOMC meeting.

Week Ahead

Rate Hike: What Inflation Suggests | 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.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are on track for modest weekly losses as lingering AI concerns send some investors into Treasuries.

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On Investing

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.

WashingtonWise Skip the Midterm Noise—Think Like the Markets Ep. 148
Washington Wise

Skip the Midterm Noise—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?

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Meta, Tesla Earnings Impress, Helping Sentiment

Solid earnings from Meta and Tesla, accompanied by Meta's better-than-expected guidance, appeared to impress and may provide more momentum for tech in what's been a strong week.

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Bond Insights

What Do Higher Yields Mean for Retirement Income?

Higher bond yields may offer retirees more income potential, but a diversified approach that balances income, risk, and spending needs remains important.