Schwab Market Update Audio

What can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year? Important Disclosures Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You can request a prospectus by calling 800-435-4000. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. The i...

Fed minutes could provide clues into policy makers debate around last month's rate cut. The minutes come after yields spiked on solid U.S. data yesterday, pinning down stocks. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment s...

Two Treasury auctions highlight today's schedule, and job openings data also await investors. Stocks started the week up but ended off their highs, with yields near recent peaks. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investmen...

The week ahead features several important job reports, none more so than Friday's nonfarm payrolls. Job openings tomorrow is another, and Fed minutes Wednesday loom large. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strat...

The S&P 500 index is on a five-day skid heading into today's ISM Manufacturing PMI data and the swearing in of a new Congress. Late technical strength showed up yesterday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strat...

The SPX starts the new year on a four-day losing streak. Investors await jobless claims and possibly quarterly deliveries from Tesla as they return from the holiday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies...

Stocks ended lower again in another day of profit taking despite yields giving back some of their strong recent gains. Almost every sector lost ground. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may...

This week, truncated by Wednesday's holiday, includes ISM Manufacturing, pending home sales, and Tesla's vehicle delivery data. Treasury yields kept the pressure on stocks Friday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investme...

Stocks returned from the holiday Thursday lacking direction and not able to carry through Tuesday's broad rally. Catalysts were lacking and major indexes vacillated, but yields slipped. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and in...

Jobless claims are today's data highlight after stocks rallied broadly Tuesday despite climbing Treasury yields. Tech led, and data and earnings are sparse before the weekend. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment s...

Stocks close at 1 p.m. ET today and bonds close an hour later, likely meaning a light volume ahead of tomorrow's holiday. Tech led yesterday's gains, but small caps got hurt by rising yields. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities...

The SPX rallied Friday but late selling led to a finish near the 50-day moving average. Staying above that could be key if a "Santa Claus rally" is to emerge amid thin data. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment str...

Today features PCE prices, the inflation report most closely watched by the Fed, as well as a look at consumer sentiment. Washington is also in focus amid a shutdown showdown. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment s...

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated that they may only lower rates twice in 2025, and their outlook sent U.S. stocks sharply lower. The VIX surged. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies m...

Federal Reserve policymakers will complete their last meeting of 2024 today, and investors are forecasting a reduction of 25 basis points in the target fed funds rate. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategie...

A two-day meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers begins today, with the market expecting another rate reduction at the conclusion of the gathering on Wednesday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies ment...

A host of economic reports and earnings are expected to be released in the days ahead, and the Fed will hold a two-day meeting, its last of the year. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may no...

Inflation and jobless claims data paint a mixed picture ahead of the Fed meeting. Investors are pondering Broadcom's results and a sharp rise in yields over the last few days. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment s...

Yesterday's rally followed an in-line CPI that raised hopes for a rate cut next week. Today, the ECB is expected to cut rates, and U.S. PPI will provide a look at wholesale prices. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investm...

Today's CPI data looms, and hot results could lower odds of rate cuts in early 2025. Still, it would take a very bad report to squash widespread hopes of a cut next week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strate...

Investors have their eyes on Treasury yields following Monday's losses fueled partly by a yield rally. Rates could stay in focus ahead of Treasury auctions and CPI later this week. Here is Schwab's early look at the markets for Tuesday, December 10th:  Major indexes begin the day licking their wounds and watching the bond market after moderate losses Monday to start a week dominated by U.S. inflat...

The days ahead also include bank meetings overseas, along with a new set of earnings from the tech sector.  Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor...

Two major indexes climbed, and the S&P 500 posted new record highs after the jobs report raised rate cut hopes. Tech led, but most sectors fell. The SPX is up three straight weeks. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investm...

Major indexes lost ground ahead of tomorrow morning's monthly jobs report. Consumer discretionary stocks led on airline strength, info tech sagged, and bitcoin surged. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategie...

Earnings from Salesforce and Marvell Technology showed strong AI demand, helping tech, though some sectors got left behind. Powell seems in no hurry to cut rates, but yields fell. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investme...