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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Delta Results, Jobless Claims, Fed Speaker Ahead

After closing at or near record highs yesterday, Wall Street braces for Delta results and a Fed governor's speech. Fed minutes showed willingness to consider rate cuts this year.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are hitting fresh intraday all-time highs as tariff concerns take a back seat to bullish momentum.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

At the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Trump mentioned in an off-the-cuff- comment a plan to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Minutes Ahead as Market Seeks Fresh Direction

The week started on a slow note following the holiday with investors nervous about tariffs and the start of earnings. Fed minutes later today could provide some color on rates.

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Bond Insights

Fixed Income: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Trade and Treasuries: Auctions, Tariffs in Focus

A 3-year Treasury auction today and a 10-year note auction tomorrow, along with Wednesday's Fed minutes, could drive stocks after Monday's drop. Tariffs remain front and center.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" will postpone the debt-ceiling drama until 2027 and creates certainty on tax policy for years to come.

Market Outlook

2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?

The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Deadlines and Debt A Drag On Markets?

Well-rested investors will try to build on last Thursday’s better-than-expected jobs report. However, Trump’s tariff deadline and national debt concerns loom over markets.