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2 Minutes on the Markets | Fixed Income Insights

What's ahead for the bond market in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Collin Martin shares his insights.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed, with tech exhibiting some relative weakness, as investors position ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting which starts today.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Rally Pauses Ahead of Fed Decision, Retail Sales

Though memory chip names kept climbing, the overall rally slowed early today despite another drop in crude and yields. Investors await tomorrow's Fed meeting and retail sales.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold futures (/GC) boasts a strong correlation to the E-mini S&P 500 (/ES) future.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

Week Ahead

What Will the Warsh Fed Look Like? | Week Ahead

Kevin Warsh heads to Washington for his first meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve. What should investors expect? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks to the week ahead.

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On Investing

Midyear Outlook for Equities & Fixed Income

What’s in store for the second half of 2026? A resilient economy may continue, but stretched valuations and shifting market correlations remain risks.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly gains following a bumpy start as reports of a potential Iran deal, and lower oil prices and yield lift investor sentiment.