Markets and Economy
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Big Jobs Week Ahead Highlighted by Payrolls Data
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.
It Was a Very Good Year
Stocks are coming off another banner year, but strength has bred a frothy sentiment environment, which continues to loom as a risk for likely coming volatility.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher, driven by relative strength in the tech and semiconductor space following strong forecasts from Microsoft around AI spend.
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Schwab Market Update
Mega cap and chip stocks rose on fresh signs of solid demand as Microsoft announced new AI investments. Hopes for narrower U.S. tariffs also helped stocks build on Friday's gains.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLG25) ended the past week above $74 per barrel trading at its highest level since early October.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are attempting to close out the week on a positive note, though remain on track for weekly losses. Can the bulls regain momentum next week as investors eye the monthly jobs report?
Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations
Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
Congress, PMI Data On Tap After 5-Day Stock Skid
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.
How To Know if There's a Recession
Recessions are hard to predict but there are some tools that can help you determine if the U.S. economy is in a recession or might be headed that way.