Market Commentary

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Market Perspective: Upside-Down

Lately bad news has been good news for the stock market, as investors look to the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates earlier than previously expected.

November 10, 2023 Liz Ann Sonders • Kathy Jones • Jeffrey Kleintop

The View from Washington D.C.

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss issues in Washington with Mike Townsend—and provide their weekly market outlook.

November 10, 2023

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

November 09, 2023

Bonds End "Higher for Longer"

Treasury yields have dropped as weak economic data suggests the Federal Reserve may begin cutting the federal funds rate target earlier than previously expected.

November 09, 2023

Bank of Japan: End of an Era?

Policy changes at the Bank of Japan could potentially reverse capital flows, shift global yields higher, contribute to a stronger yen, and increase the value of Japanese stocks.

November 06, 2023

Trading

Schwab Center for Financial Research

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Schwab Center for Financial Research
November 10, 2023
Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
November 10, 2023
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
November 10, 2023
Dan Sweeney

Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney
November 10, 2023

US stocks and economy

Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon on what's driving equity markets now

International stocks and economy

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's take on the crosscurrents affecting international markets

Fixed income

Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones and strategists Collin Martin and Cooper Howard on the latest developments in fixed income and currency markets

Government affairs

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Managing Director Michael Townsend on what matters most to markets and individual investors 

Hurdles Mount in Divided House

The three-week odyssey to find a speaker of the House is over, but the looming government shutdown and a growing list of policy battles continue to stymie progress on Capitol Hill.

November 02, 2023