Markets and Economy
Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today features PCE prices, the inflation report most closely watched by the Fed, as well as a look at consumer sentiment. Washington is also in focus amid a shutdown showdown.
Markets and Economy
Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated that they may only lower rates twice in 2025, and their outlook sent U.S. stocks sharply lower. The VIX surged.
Markets and Economy
Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
Federal Reserve policymakers will complete their last meeting of 2024 today, and investors are forecasting a reduction of 25 basis points in the target fed funds rate.
Markets and Economy
Tuesday's Schwab Market Podcast
Investors have their eyes on Treasury yields following Monday's losses fueled partly by a yield rally. Rates could stay in focus ahead of Treasury auctions and CPI later this week.
Markets and Economy
Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast
A host of economic reports and earnings are expected to be released in the days ahead, and the Fed will hold a two-day meeting, its last of the year.