Understanding Stock Settlement Dates & Violations

February 9, 2023
Understand the stock settlement timeline and the difference between settled and unsettled cash, as well as how to avoid a good faith violation.
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Opening Market Update: Expectations Grow for Rate Hike

Growing confidence in the banking system drives expectations that the Fed will hike rates by 25 basis points tomorrow. At the same time, signs of "risk-on" trading spilled over from yesterday, with the U.S. dollar and Treasuries falling and banking stocks on the rise.

Opening Market Update: Expectations Grow for Rate Hike

Growing confidence in the banking system drives expectations that the Fed will hike rates by 25 basis points tomorrow. At the same time, signs of "risk-on" trading spilled over from yesterday, with the U.S. dollar and Treasuries falling and banking stocks on the rise.

Schwab Market Perspective: Ups and Downs

Market surprises force investors—and the Federal Reserve—to re-evaluate yet again.

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