Markets and Economy

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

What's in the Fed's Toolbox?

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.

Industrial Earnings Next as Crude, Yields Weigh

After a Monday that saw the S&P 500 Index descend on rising oil and yields despite chip market strength, investors await General Motors, 3M, and Northrop Grumman.

Company Earnings

Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: It's All About AI ROI

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and capital expenditures to guidance and company-specific trends.

Markets and Economy

Diplomacy Hopes, Strong Earnings Give Early Lift

Though oil prices and Treasury yields rose, the market focused early on reports that Iran wants diplomacy and on solid earnings results. New tariffs are another possible headwind.

Markets and Economy

Chips on Edge: Mega-Caps Awaited After Rough Week

The chip market starts the week licking its wounds after a swift descent over the last few days. Earnings from Alphabet and Intel in a few days are the next major keystones.

Markets and Economy

Netflix Outlook Disappoints, Sentiment Data Ahead

Consumer sentiment and housing data loom as investors digest a disappointing outlook from Netflix. Geopolitical worries could keep markets volatile after chips dove Thursday.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Markets and Economy

Taiwan Semiconductor, Netflix, Retail Sales Ahead

Today brings earnings from chip foundry giant TSM and Netflix, while data includes retail sales and jobless claims. Chips continue to whipsaw, but stocks are up so far this week.

Markets and Economy

Morgan Stanley, ASML Ahead as PPI Data, Warsh Loom

With the main surge of bank earnings over, investors face Morgan Stanley today along with chip infrastructure firm ASML. PPI follows a light CPI and Warsh continues testimony.

Company Earnings

Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: Hawkish Fed Pivot Eyed

The Fed's recent shift into a more hawkish mode creates concern about banking profits later this year, but second-quarter results are seen strong thanks to IPOs, mergers.

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