Market Commentary
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Markets and Economy
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So far the fallout from the bank turmoil has been modest, but with credit conditions likely to tighten, signs of recovery in the global economy could be impacted.
Bonds
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Bond Insights
With the Federal Reserve poised to change direction, investors who have been investing in very short-term securities may soon face "reinvestment risk."
Market Commentary
The banking crisis has sparked immense focus on financial stability; and with an attendant tightening in credit conditions, the risk of a formal recession has risen notably.
Market Commentary
Market surprises force investors—and the Federal Reserve—to re-evaluate yet again.
Market Commentary
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Market Commentary
What our experts think about today's market action.
Market Commentary
Although inflation may be receding, intermittent waves of price increases may cause investor uncertainty about the direction of economic growth and central banks' policy response.
Bond Insights
The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.
Market Commentary
A "soft landing," with declining inflation but positive growth, would be ideal. However, turbulence appears likely. Here's how to handle it.