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US Market Commentary
After Worst Week in Months, Oil's Influence is Key
Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.
March 9, 2026
Iran War: Potential Impact on Global Equities
If tensions de-escalate soon, there could be relatively little impact on international markets. However, risks will rise if global energy supplies face a prolonged disruption.
March 9, 2026
Crude Tops $100, Sinking Stocks and Treasuries
U.S. crude prices hit nearly $120 overnight before sinking back toward $100 and continue to drive equity and Treasury trading. Inflation data and Oracle are due later this week.
March 9, 2026
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) rose sharply the past week as the Iran war has halted most of the transport of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments.
March 9, 2026
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.
March 6, 2026
Waiting for Jobs Data, Watching Crude and War News
Today's February nonfarm payrolls report might shift attention from war news, at least for the moment. Analysts expect a gain of 60,000 jobs, down from 130,000 in January.
March 6, 2026
Awaiting Key Jobs Data, Investors Monitor War News
Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.
March 5, 2026
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
March 5, 2026
Bears in Control as War Rages, Volatility Flares
Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.
March 4, 2026
Smoke on the Water…Fire Under the Surface
Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.
March 4, 2026
Still Tracking Middle East, Market Awaits Earnings
Stocks showed resilience Monday despite crude's rally after war erupted in the Middle East. Today brings earnings from consumer giants, as well as from software firm CrowdStrike.
March 3, 2026
The AI Glow-Up of Emerging Markets
Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.
February 27, 2026
The Fed's Balancing Act for 2026 (With Claudia Sahm)
Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.
February 27, 2026
Gold vs. Stocks as Inflation Hedge
While the S&P 500 has won over five decades, gold has dominated during periods of extreme inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Conditions and time horizon matter.
February 26, 2026
Less Magnificent: Why Mega-Caps Limp Post-Results
Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.
February 24, 2026
Weekly Options: Uses, Risks, and Trade-offs
Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.
February 18, 2026
Cascade: AI's Latest Phase
AI has evolved from concentrated innovation to increased adoption across industries, which has led to a considerable (and somewhat swift) shift in stock market leadership.
February 17, 2026
Jobs Data, Fed Patience & AI's Next Market Shock
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest employment numbers and explore how AI driven headlines are fueling sharp, short term market rotations, particularly in financials.
February 13, 2026
Schwab Market Perspective: Riding the Waves
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
February 12, 2026
Fixed Income Market: Anchor in a Stormy Sea
While occasional bouts of volatility are likely, we expect the fixed income markets to provide ballast for portfolios and are likely to deliver solid returns in 2026.
February 11, 2026
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