Market Commentary
Get our experts' perspective on recent market trends and what they could mean for your investment portfolio.
The latest commentary
Inflation Stays Sticky
Inflation remains elevated, keeping the Fed on hold and pushing rate cuts out of view, while energy prices and geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Fixed Income
Preferreds Might Offer Value Amid Volatility
Yields for preferred securities have generally risen more than corporate bond and long-term Treasury yields over the past few months, making them more attractive to investors.
Government Policy
Washington: What to Watch Now
Kevin Warsh set to be confirmed as the next Fed chair, Senate committee meets to consider the CLARITY Act, President Trump heads to China, and the gerrymandering wars heat up.
International
AI and Emerging Market Stocks
Emerging market stocks have rebounded to new highs following their correction at the onset of the Iran war. The recent rally has been concentrated around AI. Can this continue?
Concentration Risk & Diversification
Collin Martin and Inga Rachwald discuss the critical role of diversification in constructing a multi-asset portfolio.
US stocks and economy
Our perspective on what's driving U.S. equity markets
Markets and Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Inflation Stays Sticky
Inflation remains elevated, keeping the Fed on hold and pushing rate cuts out of view, while energy prices and geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook.
Concentration Risk & Diversification
Collin Martin and Inga Rachwald discuss the critical role of diversification in constructing a multi-asset portfolio.
International stocks and economy
Our take on crosscurrents affecting international equities
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
AI and Emerging Market Stocks
Emerging market stocks have rebounded to new highs following their correction at the onset of the Iran war. The recent rally has been concentrated around AI. Can this continue?
International
Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
International
Iran: Relief vs. Resolution
While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.
Fixed income
Insights on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets
Inflation Stays Sticky
Inflation remains elevated, keeping the Fed on hold and pushing rate cuts out of view, while energy prices and geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook.
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
Fixed Income
Preferreds Might Offer Value Amid Volatility
Yields for preferred securities have generally risen more than corporate bond and long-term Treasury yields over the past few months, making them more attractive to investors.
Concentration Risk & Diversification
Collin Martin and Inga Rachwald discuss the critical role of diversification in constructing a multi-asset portfolio.
Government affairs
Our take on policy decisions that may affect markets and investments
Headline Drama vs. Your Portfolio
Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?
