Markets and Economy

Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions

Retail Sales Take a Dip, Stocks Eye Weekly Gain

July retail sales surprised, falling 0.6%. Consensus was for a 0.2% rise. Stocks flattened after the data. Sentiment data comes at 10 a.m. ET with stocks tracking for a weekly gain.

Markets and Economy

Retail Sales are Last Rung on Weekly Data Ladder

After Thursday's all-time SPX highs on falling oil and yields, investors face another test this morning with July retail sales, seen up 0.2%. Retail earnings start next week.

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty and Your Portfolio

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Markets and Economy

After Mild CPI, Investors Await PPI, Watch Yields

July CPI data was tame, but PPI this morning provides a look at wholesale prices. Results could affect yields after Fed rate hike odds fell Wednesday. Retail sales are due Friday.

Markets and Economy

CPI Looms After Soft Start to Week as Oil Climbs

Rising oil and stubbornly high yields sent stocks down Tuesday for the fourth session in five as investors await today's CPI data. Headline CPI is seen at 0.1%, with core at 0.2%.

Markets and Economy

CPI Looms Along with AI Results, but Iran in Focus

Though tomorrow's CPI data is the week's big report, several AI infrastructure firms share results later and eyes are on oil and Iran. There's little progress toward a resolution.

International

Equity Diversification in an Era of Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

Markets and Economy

After Record S&P 500 Finish, Iran and Yields Eyed

The old week ended with a new record for the S&P 500, helped by falling yields as rate hike odds dropped on a weak jobs report. Yields and oil, along with Iran, remain watchwords.

Markets and Economy

Sentiment Boxes to Check: Market Condition Metrics

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

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