Markets and Economy

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After Hot Jobs Data, Focus Turns to Earnings, CPI

Investors don't get a break from yield worries as both CPI and PPI loom this week. But bank earnings could distract. Major indexes hit post-election lows in Friday's sell-off.

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Schwab Market Update

New U.S. chip export restrictions and fresh highs in the dollar and yields hit stocks, especially tech, continuing last week's chill ahead of earnings and inflation data.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLG25) ended the past week above $76 per barrel trading at its highest level since early July, following renewed U.S. sanctions against Russia’s oil industry.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on pace for a down week as rising bond yields rattle investor confidence. Volatility is likely to remain elevated next week, driven by the monthly inflation data and unofficial kickoff to Q4 earnings season.

Does the Resilient Economy Equal a Higher Potential Growth Rate?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones examine why the economy continues to show resilience despite higher interest rates and inflation concerns.

Investors Brace for Nonfarm Payrolls Data

Today's jobs report follows data hinting at economic strength. Consensus is 154,000, with yields likely to rise if that's exceeded by much. Fed minutes showed inflation concerns.

New Congress Faces Massive Policy Agenda

Donald Trump and Republicans support sweeping changes that could affect the economy, markets and investors. But narrow margins in Congress could complicate that agenda.

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are on pace for a solid drop for the shortened week as a much stronger-than-expected December employment report lifted yields and dampened Fed rate cut expectations for Q1.

Market Snapshot | January 2025

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