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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Whipsaw Start to Week, PCE and Intel Loom

Stocks found new strength Wednesday after Tuesday's slide, helped by positive geopolitical news. Today brings PCE inflation data in the morning and Intel earnings after the close.

Bond Insights

What Are 5 Key Risks to the Muni Market in 2026?

While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are adding to yesterday’s midday bounce as investors shift focus from geopolitical concerns back to Q4 earnings reports, economic data.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Tech Powers Early Strength as Greenland Fears Ease

Tech stocks keyed an early rally ahead of Intel's earnings and as geopolitical concerns eased. PCE looms ahead of next week's Fed meeting, and yields rose as GDP ticked higher.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Since the beginning of December, cattle futures have been showing signs of strength.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Greenland Spat Jars Markets, Earnings Overshadowed

Strong earnings haven't been able to buoy U.S. stocks with investors rattled by tariff rhetoric amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland. Johnson & Johnson on deck today.

Schwab Volatility Update

Greenland Spat Sparks Biggest Drop Since October

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

Where Might Value Accrue in the Crypto Market?

Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Packed Earnings Slate, Economic Data Loom Large

Earnings season is off to a strong start, but this week's packed reporting calendar and upcoming economic data will test whether the momentum can hold.