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US Market Commentary

Cybersecurity Tips for Travelers

Devices can help keep you connected while traveling, but they're also susceptible to unique risks. Here's how to boost your cybersecurity when you're away from home.
May 21, 2026

How Do Treasury Auctions Work?

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.
May 21, 2026

Ready or Not, The Digital Stock Market Is Coming

Tokenization is often associated with cryptocurrency, but now Wall Street is looking to tokenize stocks. What do investors need to know about a digital stock market?
May 21, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Nvidia Can't Halt Early Retreat Fueled by Crude

Rising crude and yields brought early pressure and results from Nvidia and Walmart had little impact. Nvidia impressed but Walmart's guidance didn't. Housing data topped consensus.
May 21, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Nvidia Results, Fed Minutes Loom as Losses Mount

The two main features today come after lunch starting with Fed minutes and concluding with Nvidia's post-close results. High yields have stocks down three straight sessions.
May 20, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Yield Watch: Rates in Focus Before Retail Results

Stocks are shaky following Friday's sell-off in reaction to rising yields and oil. Treasuries might continue calling the shots in a week dominated by retail earnings and Nvidia.
May 18, 2026

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
May 15, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Warsh to Take Over Fed with Stocks at Record Highs

The Kevin Warsh era at the Fed is about to begin with stocks at record highs thanks to AI-related buying. Market leadership still appears narrow and high yields threaten gains.
May 15, 2026

Markets Dismiss Oil Shock, Sub-Surface Struggles

Looking beneath the continued rally's surface, market breadth and options activity seem to forbode potential weakness. Meanwhile, oil-supply disruptions loom.
May 15, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Trump Meeting with Xi, Retail Sales on Deck Today

Investors might be focused on any trade news coming out of the U.S. meeting with China, as well as any progress addressing the war. April retail sales could reflect rising prices.
May 14, 2026
Schwab Market Update

CPI Data in Spotlight, With Yields, Oil Also Eyed

Today's 8:30 a.m. ET CPI report is the key data point of the day. A 0.6% gain is expected. Rising oil and rising yields keep causing concern after a setback in peace negotiations.
May 12, 2026

What's Free Cash Flow and Why It Matters

Though investors often focus on revenue and earnings, a company's free cash flow has longer-term implications that can tell investors more about the health of a business.
May 12, 2026

2026 RMD Reference Guide

What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.
May 12, 2026

Inflation Monitor: Warsh Dismisses 'Rough Swag'

Kevin Warsh, the presumptive incoming chair of the Federal Reserve, states his preferred inflation gauges over the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index.
May 11, 2026
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Can AI Continue to Drive 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?
May 11, 2026

First Quarter 2026 Earnings: Feelin' Alright

S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit margins suggesting the strong run could persist.
May 6, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit fresh highs this week as corporate earnings continue to deliver. While uncertainty around Iran and the trajectory of oil prices persists, investors appear willing to overlook that potential risk.
May 1, 2026

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
May 1, 2026

Weekly Digest: Powell Exits and Mag 7 Reports

A busy news week brought inflation numbers, predictable Fed inertia at Powell's final meeting, and a slight decline in market breadth.
May 1, 2026

Looking to the Futures

WTI crude whipsawed in Thursday’s trading, reaching a high of $110.93 on uncertainty around global economic growth and the status of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
May 1, 2026

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