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Schwab Market Perspective: Navigating Uncertainty
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
April 17, 2026
Weekend Talks, Netflix in Focus After Record Highs
A looming deadline for the ceasefire with Iran could keep investors cautious today with indexes at record highs and the weekend ahead. Netflix dove after guidance disappointed.
April 17, 2026
Weekly Digest: Oil v. Stocks, Earnings, and RSI
A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.
April 17, 2026
Stocks Soar, Oil Plunges as Iran Opens Strait
Stocks rose as oil fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open. Netflix lost 10% on weak guidance but indexes are on pace for their third straight weekly gain.
April 17, 2026
Looking to the Futures
The WTI crude oil market continues to be highly news driven, with prices reacting to updates related to the U.S.–Iran conflict and White House announcements.
April 17, 2026
Record Highs Reflect Solid Earnings, Peace Hopes
Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor lead the earnings charge today after a record high for the S&P 500 Wednesday. Strong corporate results and hopes for peace talks keyed the rally.
April 16, 2026
Wall Street Near All-Time Highs, Optimistic on War
More bank and semiconductor earnings await investors after major indexes neared all-time highs on peace hopes. Tech shares are back on the upswing, fueling improved sentiment.
April 15, 2026
Banks, PPI Loom After Stocks Start Week on a Roll
JPMorgan Chase and other major banks report before the open, with PPI also due after a rally to begin the week. The S&P 500 Index is now above where it was before the war began.
April 14, 2026
Earnings Season Ahead, Pulling Focus from War, Oil
Bank earnings start the reporting season with Goldman Sachs today and several other large firms tomorrow. This could attract some focus away from the war and oil prices.
April 13, 2026
Power and AI Boost 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.
April 13, 2026
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track to post the largest weekly gain in several months on news of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. However, successful negotiations still require some work, and uncertainty about the economic implications remain.
April 10, 2026
Inside Today's Labor Market: What Jobs Data & AI Are Really Telling Us (With Nela Richardson)
ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson explains how high frequency payroll data shows a labor market that's stable but lacking dynamism.
April 10, 2026
Q1 Bank Earnings Preview: High Expectations
Analysts expect a lot from banks this earnings season, but investors may want to focus more on forward guidance and executives' comments in this uncertain economic environment.
April 10, 2026
Truce in Iran: Relief but Not 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.
April 10, 2026
STAX Generational Trends: Gen Z Goes Conservative
Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.
April 8, 2026
Gambler's Blues: Betting Isn't Investing
Gambling is rising in popularity, blurring lines between betting vs. investing. Misunderstanding the key differences can endanger financial security.
April 8, 2026
When Sunk Costs Take Flight
Katy Milkman explores why people tend to keep investing time, money, or effort into something even when future benefits no longer justify continuing.
April 6, 2026
Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
April 3, 2026
AI and Magnificent 7 Stocks With Liz Ann Sonders
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Schwab, answers your questions related to AI and the Magnificent 7 stocks.
March 30, 2026
Sector Pulse: Staples Defying "Haven" Reputation
During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
March 30, 2026
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