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Exchange-traded funds that combine equity market exposure with a side of options may seem appetizing, but there are risks worth considering before adding one to your plate.
Bond Insights
While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.
Schwab Market Update
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in January and jobs growth exceeded expectations at 130,000, helping boost major indexes and Treasury yields early.
On Investing
Dennis DeBusschere joins Liz Ann Sonders to discuss why strong post‑COVID productivity, a weaker dollar, and evolving AI dynamics are reshaping macro trends.
Market Outlook
Earnings results are shaping up to be quite solid this season, albeit a bit weaker relative to prior quarters when it comes to beat rates and price reactions.
Washington Watch
A partial government shutdown was expected to be resolved quickly, and the president has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Jack Schwager, famed author of the "Market Wizards" series, about how top traders think.
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.