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The recent military action in Venezuela is top of mind as 2026 begins.
Schwab Market Update
With jobs data ahead starting Wednesday but no major earnings or numbers today, focus could continue to be on the situation in Venezuela. The "Santa Claus" rally failed to show up.
Market Outlook
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.
On Investing
As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.
Market Outlook
We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.