Schwab Market Update

Schwab’s take on the markets offers an information-packed summary of each trading day's key results and statistics for investors.

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks soared on monster September jobs growth, though the same data sent odds of a 50-basis point rate cut next month to zero in futures trading. Inflation data ahead next week.

October 04, 2024

Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Major stock indexes appeared to shift focus back to the US and the looming jobs report a day after Middle-East-linked concerns triggered a drop.

October 02, 2024

Tuesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Investors took a "risk-off" approach after Iran's missile attack against Israel and a strike by U.S. dock workers. Treasuries climbed, volatility spiked, and info tech dipped.

October 01, 2024

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks dipped on fear of possible slower rate-cut pace after remarks from Fed Chair Powell but quickly raced to new highs just before the closing bell as concerns seemed to fade.

September 30, 2024

Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Conflict in the Middle East and potential concerns about the port strike are weighing on markets ahead of key payrolls report.

September 26, 2024

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