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US Market Commentary
Schwab Market Update
Tariff-related economic concerns, including a forecast for lower global growth and a surprise drop in China's manufacturing activity, hurt stocks early. Job openings data awaited.
June 3, 2025
Looking to the Futures
Gold prices pushed higher to start the week after the dollar continued to slide.
June 3, 2025
2025 Mid-Year Outlook: Global Stocks and Economy
Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.
June 2, 2025
Are Tariffs Over? Court Ruling Isn't the End
Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.
May 30, 2025
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly gains, as markets digest a sprinkling of both positive and negative trade-related developments throughout the week.
May 30, 2025
Credit Spreads: Under the Radar, but Influential
Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.
May 29, 2025
No Hard Feelings: Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists
There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.
May 27, 2025
Understanding Share Classes
A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why they matter.
May 27, 2025
Nvidia on Deck with Tariffs, Blackwell Sales Eyed
Nvidia, the biggest AI chip firm, reports Wednesday. Blackwell chip demand, tariffs, and guidance all could help determine how shares respond after a volatile two months.
May 27, 2025
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
May 26, 2025
Data Decoder: Deciphering Messages in Key Reports
A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.
May 22, 2025
Using Chart Divergences to Make Trading Decisions
When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.
May 20, 2025
Schwab Market Perspective: The Tariff Effect
Stocks have rebounded since the White House delayed steep tariffs that were announced in early April, but trade policy remains a potential driver of volatility.
May 16, 2025
Q1 Retail Earnings in Uncertain Year
While Q1 retail earnings results are expected to be good, analysts will be watching for indications about tariff management for the rest of the year.
May 13, 2025
Hate It or Love It: Sentiment's Message
The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.
May 12, 2025
Fed Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Rising Risks
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of slowing economic growth and higher inflation have risen.
May 7, 2025
Three Things to Know About the Wheel Strategy
The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.
May 6, 2025
Tariffs: Q1 Impacts and Q2 Negotiations
A look back at the impacts of tariff announcements last quarter, and what we might expect from tariff negotiations during the 90-day implementation delay in Q2.
May 5, 2025
"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter?
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
April 30, 2025
Why Is the U.S. Dollar Declining?
Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
April 28, 2025
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