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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Why This Market Keeps Changing Its Mind

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin analyze sticky inflation, the Fed’s path, bond yields, and rapid rotations across the stock market.

Stocks Up as PPI Cools, Nvidia Attempts Rebound

Lower-than-expected monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) growth of 0.3% in October helped stocks build on early gains, and shares of Nvidia rose after falling 4% Thursday.

Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…

Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.

Divided Fed Chooses Patience, Leaves Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.

Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.

Inside Job(s): AI's Labor Market Impact

AI's labor-market impact remains limited but uneven, as productivity and profits outpace hiring and import-heavy investment dampens U.S. job growth.

Take a Hike: Rate Hikes and Market Impacts

History suggests slower Fed tightening tends to support stronger market returns and firmer economic growth, while faster hikes typically deepen drawdowns.

Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which is Right for You?

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