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Energy: Global Excess or Shortage of Power?

Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The S&P 500 is creeping higher into all-time-high territory as investors appear poised to close out a volatile second quarter on a positive note.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Following Record High, Market Faces Jobs Parade

Jobs data dominate a holiday-shortened week, highlighted by Thursday's June payrolls. Stocks hit new record highs Friday despite trade tension with Canada. Powell talks tomorrow.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLQ25) ended Friday’s session slightly higher as prices return to levels seen prior to the start of the most recent Iran/Israel conflict.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 is on track to close at record highs as optimistic investor sentiment and bullish technical momentum propel risk assets higher. Are indices set to climb higher or will recent trade turmoil put a pause on the bull run?

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

The Markets Shrug at Geopolitics, for Now

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.

Bond Insights

Municipal Bonds: Mid-Year 2025 Outlook

Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.

Bond Insights

Corporate Bonds: Mid-Year 2025 Outlook

We continue to suggest an "up in quality" fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobless Claims, Nike Next but Tariff Focus Resumes

Nike results and jobless claims, along with GDP, are on tap after Micron reported solid earnings late Wednesday. With Middle East fears receding, tariff concerns could return.