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Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets

Successful investing begins with being informed. Read the insights of top Schwab professionals and keep up with the daily flux of the stock market.


US Market Commentary

2024 Mid-Year Outlook: Global Stocks and Economy

As the global economy builds on its recovery this year, markets may see increased volatility due to divergent central bank policies, geopolitics and election outcomes.
June 3, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Active Patience: What It's Like to Run an Investment Firm (with Mellody Hobson)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, about her views on investing and the business world.
May 31, 2024

Ex-Factor: Housing Holds Some Economic Keys

The housing market looks to be on the road to recovery, but not without significant scarring for a considerable portion of potential homeowners.
May 28, 2024

Emerging Market Contrasts: China and India

The two largest emerging markets have taken very different paths, echoing the divergence in the economic and demographic landscape for these two countries.
May 20, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

The Power of Compounding and the Definition of "Rich" (With Scott Galloway)

Professor Scott Galloway shares his ideas on wealth and the emotional and motivational aspects of money.
May 17, 2024

What is a Roth IRA for Kids and How Does It Work?

Using some after-school and summer earnings to save for retirement could lighten the burden for teen investors later in life.
May 14, 2024

Loan Me a Dime

Bank lending standards are still restrictive, underscoring the Fed's view that financial conditions remain tight and any resulting economic weakness could keep rate cuts in play.
May 13, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

How Innovation Drives Growth: A Conversation With Chuck Schwab

Chuck Schwab discusses the role of innovation in the markets and why he is optimistic about the future.
May 10, 2024

The Recession Has Ended

Europe's mild recession is over, with growth expected to continue. Valuations for eurozone stocks remain attractive, offering the potential for further price appreciation.
May 6, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

The Fed's Message: Patience and No Change in Interest Rate Policy

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss this week's Fed meeting and the implications for investors.
May 3, 2024

Life's Been Good...for Large Caps

First-quarter earnings results have been healthy thus far, but key to the ongoing rally will be companies' recovery in revenue growth and strengthening forward guidance.
April 29, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

What You Need to Know About Asset Allocation (With Sebastien Page)

Liz Ann Sonders interviews Sebastien Page, chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price, about asset allocation and the state of the markets.
April 26, 2024

Declaring Independence From the U.S.

Dollar strength resulting from central banks' independent policies on rate cuts is unlikely to be tampered by China's deflation or geopolitics.
April 22, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

What's New in Stock Sectors & Corporate Bonds?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin analyze the attractiveness of corporate bond yields, and Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kevin Gordon about sector performance.
April 19, 2024

Family Affair: A Look at Sector Trends

While major indexes have seemingly been calm this year, there are notable and stealthy sector leadership shifts that have happened under the surface.
April 15, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

With Stubborn Inflation, What Should the Fed's Target Be? (With David Beckworth)

Kathy Jones interviews economist David Beckworth about the potential role of nominal GDP as an alternate target for the Fed.
April 12, 2024

Earnings Season May Bring Changes

Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.
April 8, 2024
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

What's It Like to Be a Financial Journalist? (With Dion Rabouin)

Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Rabouin discusses his process for analyzing what's happening in the markets.
April 5, 2024
On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Is the Market Still Climbing the Wall of Worry? (With Dr. Ed Yardeni)

Dr. Ed Yardeni sits down with Liz Ann to discuss the current economic cycle and the challenges ahead in the markets this year.
March 29, 2024

What Could Turn China Around?

Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
March 25, 2024

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