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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Tariff concerns swirl but stocks rose ahead of minutes from the Fed's last meeting. Media reports say a trade deal with the EU may be near, and a 10-year note auction is ahead.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Minutes Ahead as Market Seeks Fresh Direction

The week started on a slow note following the holiday with investors nervous about tariffs and the start of earnings. Fed minutes later today could provide some color on rates.

U.S. Federal Building
Bond Insights

Fixed Income: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Grain futures traded lower on Tuesday with technical selling as traders wait for the monthly WASDE report.

capitol building
Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" will postpone the debt-ceiling drama until 2027 and creates certainty on tax policy for years to come.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Trade and Treasuries: Auctions, Tariffs in Focus

A 3-year Treasury auction today and a 10-year note auction tomorrow, along with Wednesday's Fed minutes, could drive stocks after Monday's drop. Tariffs remain front and center.

Market Outlook

2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?

The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Deadlines and Debt A Drag On Markets?

Well-rested investors will try to build on last Thursday’s better-than-expected jobs report. However, Trump’s tariff deadline and national debt concerns loom over markets.

Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights, Market Commentary

Bond Market Update – July 2025

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