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Fed Minutes Up Next After Chips Flag in Reversal

The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Trump Accounts launch with new guidance, the Supreme Court reinforces Fed independence, and an affordable housing bill moves toward becoming law.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

SpaceX, Samsung in Spotlight After Chips Revive

Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

All the majors are in the red as selling pressure in chip stocks follows an overnight pullback in Samsung Electronics, even though the memory maker posted strong quarterly results.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Live Cattle futures have been in a bull market — pun intended — since spring 2020, with prices more than tripling over that stretch.

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Schwab Market Update

Tug-of-War: After Surging Monday, Chips Fall Early

Although Samsung's results looked impressive on paper, investors sent chips down on worries the momentum can't last. Still, nontech stocks held their own in early trading.

2 Minutes on the Markets | Global Equity Insights

What’s ahead for global equities in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chris Ferrarone shares his insights.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

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Schwab Market Insights provides an overview of market data and trends, with commentary, empowering investors with the information they need.