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Schwab Volatility Update

Chip Stocks Plunge, Putting Wall Street on Defense

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The May nonfarm payrolls report showed 172,000 new jobs, doubling consensus. Unemployment remained at 4.3%. Yields rose sharply and stocks slid as rate hike odds climbed.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are seeing the largest one-day drop this year as this morning's blowout monthly jobs report, and spike in bond yields, triggers profit taking from traders.

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Market Outlook

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Taxable Fixed Income

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

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On Investing

IPOs in Focus as the Fed Holds the Line

IPO hype is rising, but fundamentals still matter. We break down valuations, index mechanics, and why Fed policy and rates still play a key role for investors.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Dip Early as Yields Rise on Jobs Growth

The May nonfarm payrolls report showed 172,000 new jobs, doubling consensus. Unemployment remained at 4.3%. Yields rose sharply and stocks slid as rate hike odds climbed.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Copper futures rebounded on Thursday, recovering some of the losses from Wednesday’s volatile session.

WashingtonWise: Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market
Washington Wise

Bad Vibes Appear No Match for This Bull Market

Counted out after a negative first quarter, the bull market roared back in April and May. Can earnings keep feeding this bull? And what could slow it down?

Market Snapshot | June 2026

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