Markets and Economy

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Markets and Economy

Markets Try to Recover Early After Fed Selloff

Equity indexes rebounded premarket after the possibility of a Fed rate hike this year led to declines Wednesday. Intel is up on news of a new chip. A peace deal is expected Friday.

Markets and Economy

Fed Keeps Rates Steady, but Hike Odds Tick Higher

The Fed kept rates steady as expected, but the central bank's quarterly projections now include the possibility of at least one hike later this year.

Markets and Economy

Fed Shifts to Hawkish Tune, But Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.

Fixed Income

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Municipal Bonds

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.

Markets and Economy

Warsh's First Fed Meeting, U.S.-Iran Deal In-Focus

With the Fed expected to keep rates unchanged, the dot-plot and Chairman Kevin Warsh's presser will be closely watched today as investors try to gauge the path of interest rates.

Markets and Economy

Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

Company Earnings

Stocks That Own Stocks: Know What You're Getting

More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold futures (/GC) boasts a strong correlation to the E-mini S&P 500 (/ES) future.

Markets and Economy

Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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