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Bond Market Update – May 2020
Bond Insights, Market Commentary

Bond Market Update – April 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.

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White House Unveils Sweeping Tariff Plan

Market volatility is likely to rise as investors digest the president's plans.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Tariff News, Investors Digest Policy Plans

Stocks rallied into yesterday's tariff announcement, and investors are digesting the news and trying to sense how it will affect the economy. Jobless claims and ISM Services data are ahead.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are under pressure after yesterday's U.S. reciprocal tariff rates were higher than market expectations.

Schwab Market Update

Market Snapshot | April 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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Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures continued their ascent over 10% from three week ago even as OPEC+ is scheduled to expand production.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Tariff Day Dawns with Investors Hoping for Clarity

Today's 3 p.m. tariff announcement could provide more clarity around proposed trade barriers but won't necessarily end all uncertainty. ADP March jobs data is due before the open.

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Bond Insights

Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground

The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Investors face uncertainty over the White House's tariff plans.