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2 Minutes on the Markets | Schwab Market Insights

Looking for charts that help explain the market setup heading into the second half of 2026? Insights from Kasey McCurdy, Chief Portfolio Strategist for Schwab Wealth Advisory.

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Schwab Market Update

Stocks Higher Early on Easing Consumer Price Data

Inflation data from June hit lower than Wall Street estimates, lifting stocks early. Bank earnings generally impressed, and Fed Chair Warsh testifies before Congress later today.

Navigating the Global Earnings Boom

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

Onward Archive

Muni Bonds and Extreme Weather

Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.

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On Investing

Welcome to the Next Temperamental Era

This episode examines the growing case that investors have moved beyond the low-inflation, low-volatility "Great Moderation" Era and into a new "Temperamental" Era.

Market Snapshot | February 2023

Market Snapshot | July 2026

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

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Social Security Cuts? What Seniors Should Know

Fear around the future of Social Security payments is understandable, but it should not solely drive decisions on when to claim benefits.

Great Moderation Era: Drift(ing) Away

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

2 Minutes on the Markets | Global Equity Insights

What’s ahead for global equities in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chris Ferrarone shares his insights.