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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs Data Anticipation Grows as Light Growth Seen

Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Precious metals pushed higher to start the week after the dollar showed weakness.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs Data, BOJ, Loom After Tech, Treasuries Drop

Tomorrow's jobs report, Thursday's Nike results and Friday's BOJ decision are weekly highlights, but focus could stay on fast-retreating tech stocks and rising Treasury yields.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower around midday following a higher open as investors position for a week loaded with key economic data points.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

After Punishing Plunge, Tech Up Before Jobs Data

After getting sold heavily last week, many AI names rose early. Tomorrow's jobs report could set this week's tone, while retail sales, CPI, Nike and FedEx also loom in coming days.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech stocks slumped on AI concerns. Will sector rotation be enough to set the bulls up for a year-end rally?

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On Investing

2026 Market Outlook: U.S. Economy, Equities & Fixed Income

As we approach 2026, what can investors expect from the equities market, fixed income, and the overall US economy in the new year?

Market Snapshot | December 2025

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

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Schwab's Market Perspective: 2026 Outlook

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.