Markets and Economy

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Schwab Market Update

Stocks recovered from overnight lows and crude fell from highs as investors digested the U.S. strike on Iran. Treasuries and the dollar rose in possible defensive positioning.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLQ25) ended Friday’s session slightly higher in a volatile trading session as traders assess the potential for involvement by the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses as higher oil prices, a reluctant Fed and continued Middle East strife give investors pause.

Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Says Risks Still Elevated

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.

IPO Market Starts to Warm After Slow Start to 2025

After a long dry spell, there are signs of life in the initial public offerings space. An increase in offerings can sometimes suggest an improvement in overall market sentiment.

Schwab Market Perspective: 2025 Mid-Year Outlook

Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.

2025 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy

The U.S. economy and stock market face a confluence of challenges in the second half of the year, keeping the bar relatively (but not restrictively) high for outperformance.

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.

Fixed Income Outlook: Cool and Cloudy

Bouts of volatility may continue in the second half of 2025 as bond market investors navigate evolving tariff policy, U.S. government debt, and economic uncertainty.

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.