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Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

Markets and Economy

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Last Friday's 0.3% monthly core CPI growth for August raised chances of a Fed rate hike Wednesday. Data is thin, so oil and a possible test of 5% for the 10-year note could be key.

September 14, 2026

Markets and Economy

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's Consumer Price Index for August is expected to show monthly CPI up 0.4% and core CPI up 0.2%. More energized readings might increase odds of a rate hike next week.

September 11, 2026

Markets and Economy

Rates, Rigs, and Repositioning

A possible Fed hike puts tech in focus, oil climbs past $100 with hurricane risk looming, and retail traders grow more selective while bitcoin holds a pivotal level.

September 11, 2026

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks remained range-bound, but underlying market volatility, sector rotation, rising oil prices, Treasury yields, and positioning ahead of next week's FOMC meeting kept the outlook cautious as equities tested key support levels.

September 11, 2026

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

Market Volatility

MOVE Index Explained

The MOVE Index, a.k.a. the "VIX of bonds," helps investors track volatility across U.S. Treasuries. Sometimes, it can signal future action in equities.

September 09, 2026 • Dan Rosenberg

Stocks

Understanding Analyst Ratings

Research analysts assign buy, sell, hold, and other ratings to stocks in their research reports. Here's what these stock ratings mean, and how investors can use them.

September 08, 2026

Investments

What's an ADR?

Some of the largest tech stocks aren't traded on the S&P 500, though they trade on U.S. markets and affect Wall Street sentiment. ADRs are familiar stocks with unfamiliar pedigrees.

August 19, 2026

Options

Understanding Dividend Risk

When holding a short call option on a dividend-paying stock, traders should understand how dividend risk can affect options pricing, early assignment, and strategy outcomes.

August 17, 2026

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

Markets and Economy

Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

September 03, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026

Portfolio Management

The Sortino Ratio Explained

A variation of the Sharpe ratio, the Sortino ratio measures excess returns relative to downside risk. The higher the Sortino ratio, the better the risk-adjusted return.

June 10, 2026

Stocks

Managing Stock Concentration

A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.

April 10, 2026

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Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Financial Decoder® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money.

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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