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Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
On Investing
Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a benign PPI, this morning's CPI is the last big data news before next week's Fed decision. Stocks are at record highs after Oracle's massive rally. Adobe reports later.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?
Bond Insights
The Federal Reserve may cut rates a couple of times by year-end, but the pace and magnitude of easing in 2026 is unclear. There are still some roadblocks to lower bond yields.
The housing market remains out of sync with the broader economy as affordability is depressed, but an improvement in supply and demand dynamics might be on the horizon.