Markets and Economy
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Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
What do higher yields, cooling inflation, and strong economic growth mean for markets? Plus, Eric Liu explains his firm's work on investor positioning.
Looking to the Futures
Oil prices moved higher Thursday after Chinese refiners reportedly suspended refined-product exports for October to bolster domestic inventories, while renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf added to supply concerns.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are slightly lower around midday as elevated bond yields continue to keep a lid on investors' appetite for risk assets.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Chip giant Micron beat earnings expectations and could influence tech. ISM manufacturing data today and nonfarm payrolls tomorrow might also set direction, with yields still hot.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
This morning's August PCE prices could help shape the Fed's rate decision, and Micron's earnings later might give the entire tech sector direction. Yields and oil remain in focus.
Washington Watch
Congress wraps up before the midterms as lawmakers weigh data center and stock-trading bills, and the SEC considers e-delivery and will start operating with just two commissioners.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
There's a tug-of-war between movement on the geopolitical front and a feast of U.S. data this week, culminating in Friday's jobs report. Oil and yields could set the tone.
Globalization is being reorganized around security and resilience, creating uneven risks and opportunities across markets.