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Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

Markets and Economy

Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The quarter-point Fed rate cut yesterday didn't move markets much, but helped banks and some consumer firms. Today brings weekly jobless claims and earnings from FedEx and Lennar.

September 18, 2025

Markets and Economy

Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's Fed meeting appears likely to bring a 25-basis point rate cut, the first since December. Rate and economic projections are also awaited, along with Powell's remarks.

September 17, 2025

Markets and Economy

Fed Cuts Interest Rates

As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.

September 17, 2025

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Japanese Yen futures (/6J) indecisive as of late as traders await policy decisions.

September 17, 2025

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

ETFs

A Guide to Option Income ETFs

Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.

September 11, 2025

Bonds

Corporate Bond Opportunities

Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.

September 10, 2025

Options

How to Use Implied Volatility

Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles can help identify when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles to see if changes are normal or unusual.

September 09, 2025

Options

Short Straddles vs. Strangles

Short straddles and strangles can help traders take advantage of range-bound trading or drops in implied volatility. But advanced options strategies carry greater potential risk.

September 02, 2025

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

International

Why International Stocks

Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.

August 12, 2025 • D.J. Tierney

Investments

BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?

Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.

August 07, 2025

Portfolio Management

Ways to Hedge a Downturn

Using S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

August 06, 2025

Bonds

Bonds vs. Bond Funds

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.

July 16, 2025

Learn about the U.S. markets, your way.

Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

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Financial Decoder® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money.

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Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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