Markets and Economy

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After Monday's Drop, Wall Street on Yield Watch

Investors have their eyes on Treasury yields following Monday's losses fueled partly by a yield rally. Rates could stay in focus ahead of Treasury auctions and CPI later this week.

Today's Options Market Update

All the major indices are in the red this morning following news that China is investigating Nvidia for monopolistic practices.

Another Week of Key Inflation Data Arrives

The days ahead also include bank meetings overseas, along with a new set of earnings from the tech sector.

Weekly Market Outlook

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

Schwab Market Update

Mega cap stocks that led last week are down, hurt by China announcing an antitrust investigation of Nvidia. Separately, investors await this week's CPI data and Oracle results.

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLF25) ended the past week in the red, as a stronger U.S. dollar and demand concerns for 2025 has pressured crude prices the past week.

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The recent uptrend in stocks continued this week, driven by supportive economic data, lower yields and bullish momentum.

How Do You Build a Bond Portfolio?

Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.

Tech-Driven Rally Persists After Mixed Jobs Data

Two major indexes climbed, and the S&P 500 posted new record highs after the jobs report raised rate cut hopes. Tech led, but most sectors fell. The SPX is up three straight weeks.