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US Market Commentary
Trading in an Uncertain Market
When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.
August 1, 2025
July Jobs Growth Dips, Stocks Sink on Tariff News
Jobs growth in July landed below expectations, and previous months were revised downward, showing labor may be weakening. Tariff news helped push stocks down around 1% pre-market.
August 1, 2025
Back-to-School Stocks for Your Portfolio
September means back-to-school time, which could mean shopping for your student and a portfolio of stock investments.
July 31, 2025
Fed Holds Rates Steady; Eyes Turn to September
Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
July 30, 2025
IPO Basics: What to Know Before Investing
If you're thinking about investing in IPOs, review these IPO basics and important considerations to find out how investing in IPOs works and important considerations before investing in them.
July 29, 2025
Tariffs: Is the Worst Behind or Ahead of Us?
Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
July 28, 2025
Meme Stocks Ride Again, But Caution Is the Word
This week's meme stock rallies brought memories of similar moves in 2021 and worries of a market top. While history may not repeat, anyone considering these stocks should be wary.
July 24, 2025
Good Times Bad Times: 2025's Leadership Shifts
The market's rebound from the April lows has had a speculative, risky leadership profile—but broader participation suggests the bull can keep running for now.
July 21, 2025
Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Strength Seen Continuing
Tech earnings strength has lifted S&P 500 earnings growth in recent quarters and could again as major firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel gear up to report in coming weeks.
July 21, 2025
Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which Is Right for You?
Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.
July 16, 2025
Financial Considerations of Moving Abroad
More and more Americans are establishing second homes abroad. Here's how to prepare your finances before making the move.
July 14, 2025
Benefits of Emerging Markets Diversification
Emerging market (EM) countries are often generalized as all the same and driven by commodity prices. The reality can be very different. Here's what you should know about EM stocks now.
July 14, 2025
Schwab's Market Perspective: On Firmer Ground?
The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.
July 11, 2025
Fixed Income: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.
July 9, 2025
Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: A Dimmer Light?
After mid-level performance in Q1, financials sector earnings are seen slowing in Q2, according to analysts, though favorable signs like the yield curve could help margins.
July 9, 2025
2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?
The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.
July 7, 2025
Easy Money? Rate Cuts May Not Ease Borrowing Costs
Though some urge rate cuts, doing that won't necessarily reduce borrowing costs if the market doesn't agree with the timing. It could raise inflation fears, hurting Treasuries.
July 1, 2025
Energy: Global Excess or Shortage of Power?
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
June 30, 2025
Breadth Check: Strength and Weakness Trend Tracker
Market breadth can help gauge strength or weakness. Methods include tracking the number of stocks trading above or below moving averages or making new highs or lows.
June 26, 2025
What's Going On…With Inflation
Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.
June 23, 2025
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