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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Another round of inflation data arrives a day after consumer price data met expectations. Stocks fell sharply, though, due to rising Iran tensions and more selling of chip makers.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
CPI data due today will offer the latest inflation reading ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, a day after chipmakers suffered a second rout in three trading sessions.
As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Tech stocks led the market higher to start the week after Friday's sell-off. With yields and rate hike expectations rising, CPI and PPI data will be highlights this week.
Washington Watch
The Senate passed $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, Capitol Hill struggles to find consensus on how to regulate AI, and the Trump Accounts app is live.
Market Outlook
Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.
Market Outlook
For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.
On Investing
IPO hype is rising, but fundamentals still matter. We break down valuations, index mechanics, and why Fed policy and rates still play a key role for investors.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.