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2024 Global Outlook

Our outlook for 2024 is for a gradual U-shaped recovery composed of seemingly chaotic movements in economic data with turning points in policy rates and earnings growth.

December 04, 2023 Jeffrey Kleintop

The Likelihood of De-Dollarization

Kathy Jones interviews Jens Nordvig about the current rate cycle—as well as talk of "de-dollarization"—while Liz Ann Sonders probes the GDP revision and looks ahead to a busy week of economic data.

December 01, 2023

Interpreting Inflation Data

Inflation is a touchy subject, and given there are many ways to analyze it, investors should take note of the nuances that exist within the data.

November 30, 2023

2024 U.S. Outlook

Economic pain is likely in 2024, but that doesn’t mean stocks will struggle all year, especially if there is a continuation of the rolling recessions that have hit the economy.

November 27, 2023

Is China Investable?

Reasons prompting concern around investing in China may be improving, but volatility is likely to remain characteristic of Chinese stocks in 2024.

November 20, 2023

Market updates

Schwab Center for Financial Research

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Schwab Center for Financial Research
December 04, 2023
Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
December 04, 2023
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
December 04, 2023
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
December 01, 2023

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Options Exercise and Assignment

Learn about options exercise and options assignment before taking a position, not afterward. This guide can help you navigate the dynamics of options expiration.

March 16, 2023

Meet the Options Greeks

Meet some of the most important greeks—delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho—and see how they can be used in your options trading.

February 23, 2023


P/E Ratio Basics

Perhaps one of the most commonly used fundamental ratios is the price-to-earnings, or P/E, ratio. Discover how it can help you compare the valuation of two or more companies.

January 18, 2023

Using Relative Strength Index

Learn how the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, works and how it can help investors analyze trends.

January 18, 2023

Stock Trading: Moving Averages

Learn how to use a simple moving average to confirm established trends, along with the pros and cons of applying it to different time frames.

November 18, 2022

Options Expiration Checklist

Managing options positions on expiration day requires an understanding of the process. Here's an overview of things you should know about options expiration.

October 28, 2022

Planning and retirement

Traditional IRA Withdrawals

Whether you're considering a traditional IRA or already contributing to one, it's a good idea to know what will happen when it's time to take your hard-earned savings out. Here are four questions to get you started.

November 29, 2023

Retirement for Freelancers

What options do freelancers have to get the most benefit out of their retirement savings?

November 27, 2023


50 Years of Innovation

Since its founding in 1973, Charles Schwab has helped pioneer market access, lower fees, financial literacy, and more. Here's an up-to-the-minute guide to our initiatives and offerings.

November 17, 2023

Annuities in Your Estate Plan

If you have an annuity you no longer need, consider these five ways to deploy the extra income in your estate plan.

November 17, 2023

The Future of Social Security and Medicare?

Medicare and Social Security are projected to run out of money in less than a decade. Mike Townsend discusses possible solutions to the shortfalls and the likelihood of each.

November 17, 2023

Reducing Estate-Attorney Fees

Working with an estate attorney can be costly. These three tips can help keep legal expenses to a minimum.

November 17, 2023

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