Schwab Market Update

Essential information for investors to start their days, including a summary of market news, stocks to watch, and a look at what's ahead.

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Walmart-related weakness took consumer stocks lower yesterday, ending a short streak of record market highs. Today's sentiment data will be scrutinized for inflation expectations.

February 21, 2025

Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Investors await Walmart results and jobless claims after consecutive record closes for the S&P 500. Yields fell Wednesday, but Fed minutes made near-term rate cuts seem unlikely.

February 20, 2025

Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Housing data and Fed minutes are next after a late rally sent the SPX to a new all-time closing high yesterday. Rising yields and volatility, however, remain potential hazards.

February 19, 2025

Tuesday's Schwab Market Podcast

Housing data, leading indicators, Fed minutes, and Walmart earnings are on the calendar this holiday-shortened week after stocks just missed an all-time high close Friday.

February 18, 2025

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

January CPI on Wednesday puts prices back in the spotlight as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell testifies to Congress starting tomorrow. Tariffs and McDonald's results are in focus today.

February 10, 2025