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Market Commentary
Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)
Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.
April 4, 2025
How to Use Walk Limit Orders for Options Trading
Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.
April 3, 2025
Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
April 2, 2025
The Price You Pay: Valuation Evaluation
Amid a market correction and heightened policy, inflation and growth concerns, valuations are back in the spotlight.
March 31, 2025
Investor's Guide to the April Tariffs
On April 2, the U.S. is preparing to announce additional tariffs on a wide range of imports and countries. Here's the assessment of those policies, and their possible impacts.
March 24, 2025
Considering the Risk of Stagflation & Uncertainty
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.
March 21, 2025
Fed Holds Steady, Cites "Elevated Uncertainty"
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady and signaled two rate cuts this year, despite expecting inflation to remain elevated.
March 19, 2025
A Future Uncertain: Recession Coming?
Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.
March 17, 2025
3 Financial Statements to Measure a Company's Strength
When looking for trade opportunities, be sure to check the income statement, the consolidated balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
March 14, 2025
Market Correction: What Does It Mean?
What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?
March 14, 2025
How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals
Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
March 12, 2025
Making International Great Again?
Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.
March 10, 2025
The Ins and Outs of a Swing Trade
Swing traders look to capture profits from short-term swings within longer-term up- or downtrends. Here's a look at some swing trading basics.
March 7, 2025
Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings
Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
March 7, 2025
A Letter From Schwab's New CEO Rick Wurster
As the new CEO of Charles Schwab, I will carry on my predecessor's legacy of delivering best-in-class client service and leading with integrity.
March 7, 2025
M&A Still on Hold Amid Policy Uncertainty
Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.
March 7, 2025
5 Types of Alerts on the thinkorswim® Platform
Schwab's thinkorswim® trading platform offers a wealth of alerts to help you keep tabs on your trades and the market. Here's how to use them as your virtual trading assistant.
March 7, 2025
Treasury Bonds: Why Are Yields Dropping?
Treasury yields have been falling for weeks. Yet inflation expectations remain high and recent growth data have been fairly strong—not a traditional backdrop for declining yields. What's happening?
March 5, 2025
The (Not So) Magnificent Seven?
Heightened economic uncertainty—propelled mainly by trade policy—has unearthed weakness in the equity market, with most pain felt under the market's surface.
March 3, 2025
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