Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
Does the Resilient Economy Equal a Higher Potential Growth Rate?
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones examine why the economy continues to show resilience despite higher interest rates and inflation concerns.
Investors Brace for Nonfarm Payrolls Data
Today's jobs report follows data hinting at economic strength. Consensus is 154,000, with yields likely to rise if that's exceeded by much. Fed minutes showed inflation concerns.
Schwab Market Update
U.S. jobs growth of 256,000 beat expectations and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, sending the 10-year to the highest level since 2023 and raising questions about rate cuts.
Looking to the Futures
Different futures products can follow the same trends, and index futures track their indexes with some distinctions.
Market Snapshot | January 2025
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Fed Minutes Loom After Tuesday's Yield Spike
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.
Today's Options Market Update
Treasury yields scraped seven-month highs following yesterday's solid economic data. Fed minutes come later today, while jobless claims fell and ADP jobs growth hit 122,000.
Treasury Bonds: Riding the Range
Yields may trade in a wide range as markets work through issues in the new year. Navigating volatility may mean capturing higher nominal and real yields over the longer term.
After Starting Week Up, Market Awaits Auctions
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.
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.