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Bond Insights
Explore how Fed rate hikes may affect the economy, stocks, bonds, and Treasury yields—and what investors should watch as inflation and growth evolve.
On Investing
ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson joins the show to discuss wage growth, AI's impact on jobs, labor market trends, and inflation.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher on Thursday as traders rebuild the market’s geopolitical and weather-related risk premium.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were set to open lower after signs of escalation in the Middle East and comments from a top Federal Reserve official sent oil prices and yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With rising yields testing stocks’ recent surge, investors are eyeing a 30-year Treasury auction today. PepsiCo earnings are on deck as third quarter earnings season begins.
Washington Wise
Political rhetoric is on a 24-hour loop in the runup to the midterms. But does any of it matter to the markets? What should investors be watching?
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The broader market hit new highs Tuesday for the first time since mid-August. Investors await minutes from the Fed's last meeting and a 10-year Treasury note auction later today.
Kasey McCurdy, Schwab Wealth Advisory Chief Portfolio Strategist, highlights key charts and portfolio views from the Schwab Market Insights.