Markets and Economy

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Warsh Settles In as Yields Hit Historic High

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

Warsh Prepares to Take Helm with Stocks Near Highs

Kevin Warsh gets sworn in as Fed chair today, putting him in the spotlight if he mentions the economy. Stocks are on pace for weekly gains, with sentiment data due after the open.

Stocks Up Early on Iran Talks, Warsh to Take Oath

The new Fed chairman is expected to take office today facing an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has fueled inflation. Major indexes are poised for a positive week.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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.

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.