Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
How to Effectively Read Federal Reserve Minutes
Learning to read the Fed minutes effectively can help traders understand the central bank's policy-making process, sentiment, and rate expectations, all of which can impact markets.
Comeback Trail: Losses Fade as Nvidia Reassessed
Major indexes rebounded from overnight weakness as investors reassessed Nvidia's earnings. Results looked strong but fell short on one key metric. PCE inflation data loom Friday.
Looking to the Futures
The market’s “fear gauge” dropped near its lowest level of the year as equities sit near their all-time highs.
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.
Nvidia Earnings Ahead with China, AI Spend in Focus
Nvidia, the biggest AI-chip firm, reports Wednesday. Watchlist items include the pathway toward resuming H20 chip sales in China, revenue guidance, and Blackwell growth.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Fed Chair Powell laid the framework for a potential September rate cut during his Jackson Hole speech, and markets responded with an end of week rally that pushed them mostly in the green.
Health Care Sector Struggles as Pharma Tariffs Loom
U.S. health care stocks are having their worst year relative to the S&P 500 in years, and the next blow could be pharma tariffs. Still, some retail investors see opportunity.
Inflation: The Heat Is On?
July inflation data emphasized that tariff-related price pressures are still with us, in addition to some heat in the services sector—making the road to Fed cuts a bit bumpier.
Q2 Retail Earnings Preview: Demand in Question
Major retailers preparing to report are still facing uncertainty around tariffs' impact on prices and shopper demand. Fresh worries arose after disappointing July jobs data.
Schwab's Market Perspective: Downshifting
U.S. economic growth slowed decisively in the first half of the year amid concern about rising tariffs, although corporate fundamentals have remained strong.