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Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.
On Investing
As AI reshapes markets, Liz Ann and Collin explore portfolio rebalancing, bond investing opportunities, and what to watch from the Fed.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With markets reeling after another flare up in U.S.-Iran tensions, earnings from Apple and Amazon are in focus. GDP and PCE reports also await as investors digest the Fed's pause.
Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
Washington Watch
Kevin Warsh backs the Fed's 2% inflation goal, the SEC proposes e-delivery, Congress considers a stock-trading ban and bill to avert a shutdown, and a BLS nominee advances.
On Investing
A cooler CPI report brought welcome news for investors, but persistent inflation pressures and higher oil prices continue to complicate the Fed's outlook.
Looking for charts that help explain the market setup heading into the second half of 2026? Insights from Kasey McCurdy, Chief Portfolio Strategist for Schwab Wealth Advisory.
Schwab Market Update
Inflation data from June hit lower than Wall Street estimates, lifting stocks early. Bank earnings generally impressed, and Fed Chair Warsh testifies before Congress later today.