Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
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.
New Congress Faces Massive Policy Agenda
Donald Trump and Republicans support sweeping changes that could affect the economy, markets and investors. But narrow margins in Congress could complicate that agenda.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are on pace for a solid drop for the shortened week as a much stronger-than-expected December employment report lifted yields and dampened Fed rate cut expectations for Q1.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on pace for a down week as rising bond yields rattle investor confidence. Volatility is likely to remain elevated next week, driven by the monthly inflation data and unofficial kickoff to Q4 earnings season.
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.
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.
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.
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.