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Global Equity Mid-Year Outlook 2026

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks Dive Amid Tech Sell-Off, Inflation In-Focus

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Investors are buying the dip ahead of a busy week which includes Apple’s WWDC conference, monthly inflation data and a SpaceX IPO later this week.

Week Ahead

Is AI Weighing on Inflation? | Week Ahead

CPI and PPI inflation data are out this week. Energy is frequently scrutinized, but is AI expenditure broadening the base? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.

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Schwab Market Update

Stocks Rebound, Led by Chips, as CPI Data Looms

With key CPI inflation data later this week, stocks rebounded Monday on a chip rally after Friday's heavy tech selloff. Signs of tension calming in the Middle East also helped.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) gave back a large portion of their weekly gains on Friday.

Schwab Volatility Update

Chip Stocks Plunge, Putting Wall Street on Defense

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

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Market Outlook

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Taxable Fixed Income

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

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On Investing

IPOs in Focus as the Fed Holds the Line

IPO hype is rising, but fundamentals still matter. We break down valuations, index mechanics, and why Fed policy and rates still play a key role for investors.