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US Market Commentary
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks experienced a midweek correction following a hawkish FOMC meeting, but are recovering lost ground today following a cool PCE report.
December 20, 2024
Schwab Market Update
Yields dipped and stock indexes, while lower, came off their worse levels after the Personal Consumption Expenditures price report for November had a lower-than-expected 0.1% rise.
December 20, 2024
Stocks Plunge After Fed Outlook Disappoints
U.S. stocks retreated as the Fed indicated it likely would lower rates only twice in 2025. The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points, and the S&P slid almost 3%. The Nasdaq lost 3.6%.
December 18, 2024
Fed Cuts Interest Rate, Projects Fewer Cuts Ahead
With economic growth rising at a stronger rate than expected for this part of the cycle and inflation holding above the 2.0% target, the Fed appears more cautious about the need for rate cuts.
December 18, 2024
January Barometer: Wall Street Trends to Watch
Investors reboot when a new year dawns, but 2025 stands out as a new administration takes over. This may affect investor behavior as they adjust for possible policy changes.
December 18, 2024
Top Five Surprises for 2025
Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.
December 16, 2024
Schwab Market Perspective: 2025 Outlook
We expect gears to shift as potential policy changes under the Trump administration add to uncertainty about inflation and the global economy.
December 13, 2024
Analyze Vertical Spreads with the Risk Profile Tool
Learn how to set up and analyze an options spread using the Risk Profile tool on the thinkorswim platform for more complex trades like vertical spreads.
December 10, 2024
2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook
The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.
December 9, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
December 9, 2024
Managing Cash-Secured Puts for Income Strategies
Cash-secured puts may generate short-term income or enable purchase of desired stocks at a favorable price. Know what to do if the cash-secured put doesn't work out as planned.
December 5, 2024
2025 Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income Outlook
The bond market is caught between the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates and the risk of higher inflation and federal debt levels.
December 4, 2024
Is It Time to Reassess Your Risk Tolerance?
How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.
December 2, 2024
2025 Global Outlook: Clearing the Hurdles
International markets are expected to clear the hurdles of uncertain trade policy, tighter fiscal policy and slower than average economic growth to support solid overall returns.
December 2, 2024
Trading Near the Bells
What to know about the market's two most volatile trading hours.
November 26, 2024
Breadth of Life: Post-Election Market Trends
Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
November 25, 2024
Time Travel: Choosing Stock Chart Time Frames
Long-term investors tend to focus on daily stock charts to help with decisions, while active traders often focus on more detailed charts. Why not try both?
November 25, 2024
What's Your Risk Capacity?
It's not how much risk you can stomach that counts—it's how much time you have left to save.
November 25, 2024
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
November 21, 2024
Five Investing Impacts of a Trade War
Market reactions to a potential trade war may be less extreme than anticipated by investors, although volatility is likely during trade negotiations.
November 18, 2024
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