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Bond Insights

When to Consider Out-of-State Munis

Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.

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What's in the Fed's Toolbox?

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.

Market Outlook

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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A Sigh of Relief on Inflation

A cooler CPI report brought welcome news for investors, but persistent inflation pressures and higher oil prices continue to complicate the Fed's outlook.

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.

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.

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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.

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.