Market Commentary
Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.
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Markets and Economy
Oil Prices and the Muni Market
Higher oil prices have both positive and negative effects on the municipal bond market. Investors may want to evaluate their concentration risk.
Markets and Economy
Ceasefire Extension Keys Rally
President Trump's ceasefire extension took some pressure off the market, but oil remains up. Stronger than expected earnings provided an early lift, with Tesla due later.
Why Corporate Earnings Matter
As earnings season begins, Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin assess what corporate profits signal for both stocks and bonds. They also cover how geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and a "Fed on hold" backdrop are shaping the outlook for markets.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
Markets and Economy
Iran and the Federal Reserve
Rising oil prices and the historically inflationary aspects of war have changed expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy and have pulled Treasury yields higher.
Government Policy
Washington: What to Watch Now
There's a fight over war funding looming in Congress after a return from the Easter break, and uncertainty around the timing of the Fed chair confirmation hearing remains.
US stocks and economy
Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets
Markets and Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
Why Corporate Earnings Matter
As earnings season begins, Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin assess what corporate profits signal for both stocks and bonds. They also cover how geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and a "Fed on hold" backdrop are shaping the outlook for markets.
Markets and Economy
Gambling vs. Investing
Gambling is rising in popularity, blurring lines between betting vs. investing. Misunderstanding the key differences can endanger financial security.
International stocks and economy
Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
International
Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
International
Iran: Relief vs. Resolution
While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.
International
Geopolitical Risk is Evolving
Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.
Fixed income
Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
Markets and Economy
Oil Prices and the Muni Market
Higher oil prices have both positive and negative effects on the municipal bond market. Investors may want to evaluate their concentration risk.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
Why Corporate Earnings Matter
As earnings season begins, Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin assess what corporate profits signal for both stocks and bonds. They also cover how geopolitics, tariffs, inflation, and a "Fed on hold" backdrop are shaping the outlook for markets.
Markets and Economy
Iran and the Federal Reserve
Rising oil prices and the historically inflationary aspects of war have changed expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy and have pulled Treasury yields higher.
Government affairs
Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments
Headline Drama vs. Your Portfolio
Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?
