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Warsh's First Fed Meeting, U.S.-Iran Deal In-Focus

With the Fed expected to keep rates unchanged, the dot-plot and Chairman Kevin Warsh's presser will be closely watched today as investors try to gauge the path of interest rates.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Major Indexes Muted Early, Retail Sales Solid

Retail sales data was the latest strong economic report despite the war. New Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to take the spotlight at 2 p.m. ET today after the Fed meeting.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed, with tech exhibiting some relative weakness, as investors position ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting which starts today.

2 Minutes on the Markets | Fixed Income Insights

What's ahead for the bond market in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Collin Martin shares his insights.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold futures (/GC) boasts a strong correlation to the E-mini S&P 500 (/ES) future.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

Week Ahead

What Will the Warsh Fed Look Like? | Week Ahead

Kevin Warsh heads to Washington for his first meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve. What should investors expect? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks to the week ahead.

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Midyear Outlook for Equities & Fixed Income

What’s in store for the second half of 2026? A resilient economy may continue, but stretched valuations and shifting market correlations remain risks.