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Stay up to date on commentary related specifically to international markets.

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Markets and Economy

Schwab's Market Perspective: The Inflation Problem

A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.

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Will Fiscal Concerns Affect International Stocks?

Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?

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Will a Weak Dollar Enhance International Returns?

International stocks have outperformed the broad U.S. stock market so far this year. If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could boost international returns even more.

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Why Invest in International Stocks

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

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Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.

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Tariffs: Is the Worst Behind or Ahead of Us?

Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?

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Benefits of Emerging Markets Diversification

Emerging market (EM) countries are often generalized as all the same and driven by commodity prices. The reality can be very different. Here's what you should know about EM stocks now.

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Energy: Global Excess or Shortage of Power?

Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.

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Markets and Economy

"Yen-Carry" Anniversary Nears, but Worries Fade

Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.

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Mid-Year Outlook: International Stocks and Economy

Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.

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