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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs Data Fail to Move Needle, Investors Await CPI

Major indexes were flat to lower yesterday as rate cut hopes fell on a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Investors mull earnings from Cisco and McDonald's and await Friday's CPI.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Up Despite Fading Rate Cut Hopes Before CPI

Despite lower rate cut hopes after the jobs report, stocks climbed with tech leading as investors await Friday's CPI. Cisco, AppLovin, and McDonald's dropped following earnings.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures ended Wednesday higher, as energy traders see no easing of U.S./Iranian geopolitical tensions.

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Bond Insights

Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea

While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.

Income-Generating ETFs: Covered-Call vs. Dividend?

Exchange-traded funds that combine equity market exposure with a side of options may seem appetizing, but there are risks worth considering before adding one to your plate.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% in January and jobs growth exceeded expectations at 130,000, helping boost major indexes and Treasury yields early.

Geopolitical Risk is Evolving: What You Should Know

Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Head-Spinning Week, Job and CPI Data Awaited

Last week's whipsaw move from a 2% mid-week plunge to Friday's 2% gains might be hard to top. January nonfarm payrolls, retail sales, CPI, and a long list of Fed speakers loom.

Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights, Market Commentary

Bond Market Update – February 2026

The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.