Markets and Economy
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Weekly Trader's Outlook
The recent rally in stocks took a pause this week, not including the Nasdaq, due to higher yields, a jump in weekly Claims and warm inflation data.
Yields, Broadcom in Focus as Busy Data Week Ends
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.
Schwab Market Perspective: 2025 Outlook
We expect gears to shift as potential policy changes under the Trump administration add to uncertainty about inflation and the global economy.
2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
Today's Options Market Update
Investors were upbeat before the week's final trading session, and results from a key name in the chip sector had its shares surging.
Schwab Market Update
Investors were upbeat before the week's final trading session, and results from a key name in the chip sector had its shares surging.
Investors Look Ahead to ECB Meeting, PPI Data
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.
Market Snapshot | December 2024
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
CPI Countdown: Market on Edge Ahead of Price Data
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.